Mervin
Mervin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mervin
- A male given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Variant of Mervyn.
How popular is Mervin?
Since 1880, 38 girls and 12,322 boys in the U.S. have been named Mervin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3698 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #377 in 1920. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mervin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Mervin
Sister and brother names that share Mervin's Welsh roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Mervin FAQ
What does the name Mervin mean?
A male given name from Welsh. Variant of Mervyn.
What is the origin of the name Mervin?
Mervin is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Mervin?
Since 1880, 38 girls and 12,322 boys in the U.S. have been named Mervin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3698 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #377 in 1920. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mervin a boy or girl name?
Mervin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 38 girls and 12,322 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.