Odin vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#672
Total SSA Count
406
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Odin Rank #480
Marvin Rank #672

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 vs #672 for Marvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odin or Marvin more popular?

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Odin and Marvin mean?

Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Odin and Marvin boy or girl names?

Odin is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.

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