Mervin vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Mervin Rank #2,414

Rye Rank #2,432

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Mervin or Rye more popular?

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Rye mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Mervin and Rye boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.