Darvin
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Great lord, sea friend, eminent marrow
Origin: Welsh/Old English
Popularity: Ranked #3864 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Marvin. Shares the meaning 'Great lord, sea friend, eminent marrow.'
Similar names: darin, darina, darrin, davin, davina, davinah, dalvin, darian
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Darvin? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Darvin, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Darvin
What does the name Darvin mean?
Darvin means “Great lord, sea friend, eminent marrow” from Welsh/Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Darvin?
Darvin has Welsh/Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Great lord, sea friend, eminent marrow”.
How popular is Darvin?
Darvin ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Darvin most popular?
Darvin peaked in 1963 with 72 babies registered that year.
Is Darvin a boy or girl name?
Darvin is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Darvins in registered births are male.
Is the name Darvin rising or falling in popularity?
Darvin has fallen 97 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3751 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Darvin been recorded?
Darvin appears in birth records across 112 years — from 1913 through 2025.