Salem vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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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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Salem Rank #635

Marvin Rank #672

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Salem or Marvin more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Salem and Marvin mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Salem and Marvin boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.