Pierce vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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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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Pierce Rank #541

Marvin Rank #672

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Pierce or Marvin more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Marvin mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Pierce and Marvin boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.