Nevin vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish 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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Nevin Rank #3,361

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Is Nevin or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Nevin and Marvin mean?

Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Nevin and Marvin boy or girl names?

Nevin is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.