Wes vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Wes Rank #745

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wes or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Marvin mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Wes and Marvin boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.