Amelia vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

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Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#672
Total SSA Count
406
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marvin Rank #672

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #672 for Marvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Marvin ___

  • Marvin James
  • Marvin Lee
  • Marvin Earl
  • Marvin Wayne
  • Marvin Ray
  • Marvin Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marvin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marvin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Amelia and Marvin boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.

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