Ty vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Ty Rank #858

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Ty or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Marvin mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Ty and Marvin boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.