Philip vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Philip Rank #522

Marvin Rank #672

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Philip or Marvin more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Philip and Marvin mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Philip and Marvin boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.