Marvin
m(a)-rvin,
mar-vin
US Popularity:1254
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Sea friend; Lover of the sea; Famous friend; Sea noble; Bone marrow
Marvin is a boy’s name of Welsh and Old English origin. The title is derived from Mervyn, the Anglicized form of Merfyn, and can possibly mean "sea friend," "sea noble," or "bone marrow." To continue this nautical tone, Marvin may also come from the Old English words mere and win, meaning "lover of the sea," as well as the name Mærwine, meaning "famous friend." Navigating its way across the Atlantic Ocean, this is also the name of many well-known people throughout history. From Marvin Gaye to both Neil Simon and Meatloaf, whose given names are, you guessed it, Marvin, your little one could follow in these artistic footsteps. Even if baby's passion isn't in music, but in sports, they're sure to find inspiration in the countless athletic Marvins that came before them.
Famous People Named Marvin
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Marvin GayeSinger
Marvin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Marvin is currently #1061 on The Bump
Boy:Marvin is currently #285 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Marvin is currently #1254 in U.S. births
Boy:Marvin is currently #436 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1254
in 2022
+ 19
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Marvin, December 2022
Behind the Name, Merfyn, January 2022
Behind the Name, Mærwine, December 2022
WordSense, mere
WordSense, win
Britannica, Neil Simon, American dramatist, January 2024
IMDb, Meat Loaf Biography
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