#6712024 rank
1928peak year
245,423babies named Marvin since 1880
▼ 15%5-year trend
Marvin popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Marvin mean?
From the Welsh name Merfyn, possibly 'sea hill', or from Old English Maegwine, 'eminent friend'. A mid-century American favorite now quietly vintage.
OriginWelsh/Old English
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Marvin
Same era, same vibe — if you like Marvin, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Marvins
- Marvin Gaye, singer
Spellings & variants
MervynMarvyn
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