Mervin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Mervin Rank #2,414

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Mervin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Richard mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mervin and Richard boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.