Sam vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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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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Sam Rank #652

Marvin Rank #672

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Sam or Marvin more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Sam and Marvin mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Sam and Marvin boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.