Selvin vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Selvin Rank #2,452

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Selvin or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Selvin and Marvin mean?

Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Selvin and Marvin boy or girl names?

Selvin is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.