Richard vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Marvin Rank #672

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Richard or Marvin more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marvin mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Richard and Marvin boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.