Marvin

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At a glance

Marvin is the #905 dog name in our records. About 1 in 3,399 male dogs is called Marvin, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Marvin?

#905dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,399male dogs
136dogs in the records
#483cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 94%Not recorded 5%

2% girls · 98% boys among 130 dogs with a recorded sex

Marvin over the years

Rising
03.97.92013: 0.8, 2014: 0.6, 2015: 3.0, 2016: 2.0, 2017: 0.9, 2018: 2.5, 2019: 2.4, 2020: 2.9, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 1.3, 2023: 6.9, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Marvin per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Marvin

Questions

Is Marvin a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).

How popular is Marvin for dogs?

Marvin is the #905 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 136 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Marvin?

Marvin is said in 2 syllables: Mar·vin. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Marvin?

Mervin, Marley and Marble sound similar.

What breeds are often named Marvin?

Chihuahuas, Wire Fox Terriers and Poodles are the breeds most often called Marvin.

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