Shane vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Shane Rank #602

Marvin Rank #672

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Shane or Marvin more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Shane and Marvin mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Shane and Marvin boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.