Neil vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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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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Neil Rank #866

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Marvin mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Neil and Marvin boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.