Marvin vs Murphy

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

Marvin Rank #672
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #672 for Marvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marvin ___

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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvin or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Murphy mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Marvin and Murphy boy or girl names?

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

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