The nameMervyn
Mervyn is a Welsh name, the British spelling of Melvin.
- Boy's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Mervyn comes from the Welsh Myrddin, the bard behind Merlin.
Origin
Welsh.
History
In the United States Mervyn reached 828th place in 1937. In England and Wales it reached 1962nd in 2003.
Famous people named Mervyn
- Mervyn Peake, author of Gormenghast
- Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England
Popularity of the name Mervyn
Mervyn in the United States
Mervyn was most popular in the United States in the 1930s, with 451 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Mervyn. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1937. Half of all babies named Mervyn in the United States were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mervyn mean?
Mervyn comes from the Welsh Myrddin, the bard behind Merlin.
What is the origin of the name Mervyn?
Welsh.
Is Mervyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Mervyn is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Mervyn?
Variants and related names of Mervyn include Marvin.
Who are famous people named Mervyn?
Mervyn Peake, author of Gormenghast; Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England.