Phillip vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Marvin Rank #672

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Phillip or Marvin more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Marvin mean?

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

Are Phillip and Marvin boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.