Marvin name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Welsh, Anglo-Saxon and English
Usage: English, German, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil
Pronunciation: m(a)-rvin
Meaning: Sea Lover, Sea Friend, Marrow Eminent, Great and Famous Friend
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What does Marvin mean?

Noteworthy and Conifer Marvin's origin is Welsh, Anglo-Saxon and English, meaning of Marvin is "Sea Lover, Sea Friend, Marrow Eminent, Great or Famous Friend" and is aimed at both genders is largely used in English, Danish, Swedish, Tamil, German, Finnish, Icelandic and Norwegian.

Also Marvin is form of Mervyn in English language.

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How do I pronounce Marvin?

Two syllabled Marvin is most commonly pronounced as m(a)-rvin. mar-vin is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Marvin

Merfyn, Marve, Marv, Marwin, Mervyn, Merwin, Myrddin

Names that rhyme with Marvin

How popular is the name Marvin?

Marvin was a popular name in United States. Over 252609 babies have been named Marvin since 1880. At its zenith in 1933, it ranked 44th when 4454 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 229 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 13 times Also, Marvin is a popular in France where over 11623 new-borns have been given the name since 1958.

Presently the name is rising, in 1993, the moniker grabbed the 102nd spot and 715 baby boys were given the name. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 35 times

Marvin is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 106 on boy names chart when 78 babies were given the name Marvin. Over 1325 people have been named Marvin in Switzerland.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 147 on boy names chart when 93 babies were given the name Marvin.

Over 681 people have been named Marvin in Belgium.

Marvin is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 689 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Marvin. Over 534 people have been named Marvin in England and Wales.

Marvin is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland. However things change on global perspective, Marvin is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 600 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Canada, Kenya and Venezuela. At least, 680000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
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Marvin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3324803015
Finland1351550

Numerological analysis of Marvin

Your friends have a hard time decoding your mood. You don't need people to tell you that you are awesome and special because you already know. Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes. You love people with an attitude but open to discussion and hearing new opinions. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff.

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  •  Amanda - Desirable and Perennial unisex name Amanda is mostly used in Marathi and Italian, meaning of Amanda is "Much Loved, Fit to be or Deserving to be Loved" has its origin in Latin
  •  Makayla - Originated from Hebrew, Renowned Makayla is a gender-neutral name, Makayla means "Who is Like God? or Beautiful" is used in Hindi, Marathi and English
  •  Melissa - Frequently Used and Ever lasting unisex name Melissa means "Honey Bee or The Elements Melissa Which Means Bee" which originated from Old Greek and Irish is used chiefly in Finnish, Italian and Tamil
  •  Ashton - Chiefly used in English and English durable and outstanding, Ashton aimed at both sexes, meaning of Ashton is "Ash Tree Settlement or Town of Ash Trees" is originated from Old English and Anglo-Saxon
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Famous people named Marvin

  • Marvin Hewitt, American impostor who became, among other things
  • Marvin D. Girardeau, quantum physicist
  • Marvin Andrews, Trinidadian defender
  • Marvin Goldstein, acclaimed professional pianist and performer
  • Marvin Mitchelson, American celebrity lawyer
  • Marvin Santiago, Puerto Rican salsa singer
  • Marvin Hatley, American film composer and musical director
  • Marvin Creamer, former college professor and amateur American sailor noted for having sailed around the globe without the aid of navigational instruments
  • Marvin Braude, member of the Los Angeles City Council for 32 years
  • Marvin Makinen, founding member of the Human Rights Board at the university
  • Marvin Bell, American poet and teacher
  • Marvin Opler, His brother Morris Edward Opler was also an anthropologist
  • Marvin Traub, American businessman and writer
  • Marvin Scott, American politician and university professor
  • Marvin Cone, American painter in the regionalist style
  • Marvin Smith, American jazz drummer and composer
  • Marvin V. Rush, director of photography, cinematographer
  • Marvin & Johnny, were an American doo-wop duo which recorded
  • Marvin Kwitko, Canadian ophthalmologist
  • Marvin L. Cohen, Canadian-born University Professor of Physics at the University of California
  • Marvin H. McIntyre, American journalist and Presidential Secretary to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Marvin Frederick Cole, American jurist from Virginia
  • Marvin Schindler, emeritus professor of German and Slavic Studies at Wayne State University
  • Marvin Ayres, British composer, cellist, violinist and producer
  • Marvin Westmore, Hollywood make-up artist
  • Marvin Pipkin, American chemist
  • Marvin Meyer, scholar of religion and a tenured professor at Chapman University
  • Marvin Terban, American children's book author
  • Marvin Karlins, Professor of Management at the University of South Florida
  • Marvin L. Manheim Award, industry recognition created by the Workflow Management Coalition
  • Marvin Graves, former quarterback in the Canadian Football League as well as one of the top signal-callers
  • Marvin Chirelstein, Professor Emeritus of Law at Columbia Law School
  • Marvin Simon, telecommunication engineer
  • Marvin Stalder, American rower
  • Marvin Minsky, American cognitive scientist concerned largely with research of artificial intelligence
  • Marvin Harris, American anthropologist
  • Marvin Farber, American philosopher and educator
  • Marvin Dunnette, American psychology professor and one of the key figures
  • Marvin Herzog, Yiddish language Professor at Columbia University
  • Marvin Gaye, American singer, songwriter and record producer
  • Marvin Bush, American businessman
  • Marvin Olasky, distinguished chair
  • Marvin Camras, electrical engineer and inventor
  • Marvin Hamlisch, American composer and conductor
  • Marvin W. Lucas, Marvin Willis Lucas, Jr
  • Marvin Camel, boxer and member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation
  • Marvin Zindler, news reporter for television station KTRK-TV
  • Marvin Heemeyer, American welder and an automobile muffler repair shop owner most
  • Marvin Travis Runyon, American business executive
  • Marvin Hart, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
  • Marvin Johnson, 3-time light-heavyweight champion of the world
  • Marvin Griffin, Samuel Marvin Griffin, Sr
  • Marvin Lewis, American football coach
  • Marvin Davis, American industrialist and philanthropist
  • Marvin J. Ashton, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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