Reef vs Mervin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Reef Rank #2,557

Mervin Rank #2,414

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 vs #2557 for Reef.

Is Reef or Mervin more popular?

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 compared to Reef at #2557 in the United States.

What do Reef and Mervin mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Reef and Mervin boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.