Murphy vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Murphy Rank #815

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Marvin mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Murphy and Marvin boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.