Marvin vs Uriah

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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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Marvin Rank #672
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 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

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvin or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Uriah mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Uriah boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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