Dennis vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #708 for Dennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

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 Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Marvin mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Dennis and Marvin boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.

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