Wilson vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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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Wilson Rank #645

Marvin Rank #672

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Wilson or Marvin more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Marvin mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Wilson and Marvin boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.