Roy vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Marvin Rank #672

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Roy or Marvin more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Roy and Marvin mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Roy and Marvin boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.