Dilan vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil

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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

Dilan Rank #661
Marvin Rank #672

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #672 for Marvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

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 Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Marvin more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Marvin mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Dilan and Marvin boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.

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