The nameMervin
Mervin is a spelling of Mervyn, a Welsh name. It was a top 400 American name in 1920.
- Boy's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Mervin comes from the Welsh Myrddin, the name of the bard behind Merlin, linked to the town of Carmarthen.
Origin
Welsh.
History
In the United States Mervin reached 377th place in 1920.
Popularity of the name Mervin
Mervin in the United States
Mervin was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,241 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Mervin. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Mervin in the United States were born before 1942, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 53 births a year.
Sibling names for Mervin
Names from the same generation as Mervin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mervin mean?
Mervin comes from the Welsh Myrddin, the name of the bard behind Merlin, linked to the town of Carmarthen.
What is the origin of the name Mervin?
Welsh.
Is Mervin a girl's or a boy's name?
Mervin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mervin?
In 2024, Mervin was the 2394th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 58 births.
What are good sibling names for Mervin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Bronwyn, Fatou, Mariama and Gwyneth for a sister, Lino, Konrad, Adel and Stefano for a brother.