Ray vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Ray Rank #777

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Marvin mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Ray and Marvin boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.