Marvin
Marvin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑː.vɪn/ · /ˈmɑɹ.vɪn/
Meaning and origin of Marvin
Root meaning: “Mervyn”
- A male given name from Welsh.
Etymology
From Welsh Merfyn (“Mervyn”), probably from mêr (“marrow”) + myn (“eminent”).
How popular is Marvin?
Since 1880, 1,615 girls and 254,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Marvin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1118 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #699 for boys, with 385 babies given the name.
Names similar to Marvin
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Sibling name ideas for Marvin
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Marvin FAQ
What does the name Marvin mean?
Marvin traces back to a root meaning "Mervyn". A male given name from Welsh. From Welsh Merfyn (“Mervyn”), probably from mêr (“marrow”) + myn (“eminent”).
What is the origin of the name Marvin?
Marvin is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Marvin?
Since 1880, 1,615 girls and 254,192 boys in the U.S. have been named Marvin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1118 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #44 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #699 for boys, with 385 babies given the name.
Is Marvin a boy or girl name?
Marvin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,615 girls and 254,192 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.