Marvin
Marvin is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the elements 'marw' meaning 'great' and 'gwyn' meaning 'white' or 'fair,' combining to suggest 'sea hill' or 'great lord.' The name gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#671 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a warm, approachable sound that ages well
- •Strong association with Marvin Gaye gives it musical and soulful connotations
- •Experienced peak popularity in the 1930s-1950s, now considered charmingly vintage
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Famous People
Marvin Gaye
Legendary soul singer and songwriter
Marvin Hagler
World champion boxer
Marvin Minsky
Pioneering computer scientist and AI researcher
Marvin Harrison
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Statistics
253,786
Total births since 1880
1928
Peak year
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