The nameMarvyn
Marvyn is a form of Marvin, mostly given in France around 2000.
- Boy's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Marvin is linked to the Welsh Merfyn, of debated meaning, often linked to "sea" or "eminent".
Origin
Welsh, through the English Marvin.
History
First found in France in the mid 1980s, Marvyn peaked in the late 1990s. It has become rare.
Popularity of the name Marvyn
Marvyn in France
Marvyn was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 730 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Marvyn. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Marvyn in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Marvyn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marvyn mean?
Marvin is linked to the Welsh Merfyn, of debated meaning, often linked to "sea" or "eminent".
What is the origin of the name Marvyn?
Welsh, through the English Marvin.
Is Marvyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Marvyn is a boy's name.