Seth vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Marvin Rank #672

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Seth or Marvin more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Seth and Marvin mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Seth and Marvin boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.