The nameMarvin
Marvin is a Welsh name that was a top 50 American name in the 1930s.
- Boy's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Marvin is a form of Mervyn, from the Welsh Myrddin, the name of Merlin, often linked to "sea fort".
Origin
Welsh.
History
In the United States Marvin reached 44th place in 1933. Marvin Gaye gave it soul, and Marvin the Paranoid Android gave it humour.
Did you know?
- Marvin Hagler was the undisputed world middleweight boxing champion from 1980 to 1987.
Famous people named Marvin
- Marvin Gaye, singer
- Marvin Hagler, boxer
- Marvin Hamlisch, composer
Popularity of the name Marvin
Marvin in the United States
Marvin was most popular in the United States in the 1930s, with 41,322 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Marvin. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Marvin in the United States were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 439 births a year.
Marvin in the United Kingdom
Marvin was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 248 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Marvin. Half of all babies named Marvin in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Marvin in France
Marvin in Belgium
Marvin in Switzerland
Marvin in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marvin
Names from the same generation as Marvin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marvin mean?
Marvin is a form of Mervyn, from the Welsh Myrddin, the name of Merlin, often linked to "sea fort".
What is the origin of the name Marvin?
Welsh.
Is Marvin a girl's or a boy's name?
Marvin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Marvin?
In 2024, Marvin was the 671st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 406 births.
What are the variants of the name Marvin?
Variants and related names of Marvin include Mervyn.
What are good sibling names for Marvin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Meredith, Jessie, Barbara and Rosa for a sister, Nelson, Roger, Nathanael and Noé for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marvin?
Marvin Gaye, singer; Marvin Hagler, boxer; Marvin Hamlisch, composer.