Troy vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Troy Rank #531

Marvin Rank #672

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Troy or Marvin more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Troy and Marvin mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Troy and Marvin boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.