Robin vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 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

Robin Rank #809

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Marvin mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Robin and Marvin boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.