Marvin Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Britain, the phrase “I’m Hank Marvin” means “I’m hungry”, derived from the name of a British musician from the 1960s and 1970s, Hank Marvin.

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A Deep Dive

Marvin Overview

Meaning

Sea hill, sea friend

Gender

Boy

Origin

Welsh

Etymology

Derived from the Welsh name Merfyn, meaning “sea friend” or “marrow eminent”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑrvɪn/

Popularity

Marvin is recognized internationally, particularly in the USA and Germany. In 2023, it ranked #642 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, classic, mature, friendly

Name Day

January 12 (Latvia), May 18th
A Deep Dive

Marvin Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Marvyn, Marwin, Marven, Mervyn, Mervin, Marvell, Melvin, Malvin, Martyn, Marlin

Common Nicknames

Marv, Vin, Vinny, Vinnie, Mars, Mav, Marvy, Vin-Vin, Mavi, Marvie

Diminutives

Marv, Vin, Vinnie, Mav, Vinny

Famous People

  • Marvin Gaye
    (American Singer)
  • Marvin Hagler
    (American Boxer)
  • Marvin Hamlisch
    (American Composer)
  • Marvin Harrison
    (American Football Player)
  • Marvin Lewis
    (American Football Coach)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Marvin the Martian
    ("Looney Tunes" Cartoon Series)
  • Marvin Berry
    ("Back to the Future" Film)
  • Marvin
    ("Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Book Series)
  • Marvin Suggs
    ("The Muppet Show," TV Series)

Places

  • Marvin Town
    (North Carolina, USA)
  • Marvin Community
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Marvin?

Marvin means “sea hill” or “sea friend,” reflecting a connection to nature and the ocean.

What Is the Origin of The Name Marvin?

Marvin has Welsh origins. It is derived from the Welsh name “Mervyn,” meaning “sea hill.”

Marvin Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Marvin in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6182021#6122022#6422023
Top 3 Rankings#441931#441933#441934

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Marvin

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023642
(-30 from 2022)
426
(-30 from 2022)
0.02326
2022612
(+6 from 2021)
456
(+6 from 2021)
0.02435
2021618
(-13 from 2020)
450
(-1 from 2020)
0.02402
2020605
(-22 from 2019)
451
(-26 from 2019)
0.02438
2019583
(-6 from 2018)
477
(-2 from 2018)
0.02482
2018577
(-19 from 2017)
479
(-7 from 2017)
0.02464
2017558
(-16 from 2016)
486
(-46 from 2016)
0.02456
2016542
(+5 from 2015)
532
(+10 from 2015)
0.02626
2015547
(-54 from 2014)
522
(-49 from 2014)
0.02553
2014493
(+4 from 2013)
571
(+21 from 2013)
0.02786
2013497
(-27 from 2012)
550
(-31 from 2012)
0.02722
2012470
(-5 from 2011)
581
(+4 from 2011)
0.02863
2011465
(-35 from 2010)
577
(-59 from 2010)
0.02840
2010430
(-15 from 2009)
636
(-71 from 2009)
0.03096
2009415
(-43 from 2008)
707
(-120 from 2008)
0.03333
2008372
(-16 from 2007)
827
(-60 from 2007)
0.03793
2007356
(-11 from 2006)
887
(-5 from 2006)
0.04004
2006345
(+20 from 2005)
892
(+83 from 2005)
0.04069
2005365
(-13 from 2004)
809
(+7 from 2004)
0.03803
2004352
(-19 from 2003)
802
(-67 from 2003)
0.03795
2003333
(+8 from 2002)
869
(+67 from 2002)
0.04136
2002341
No change from 2001
802
(-7 from 2001)
0.03881
2001341
(-5 from 2000)
809
(-6 from 2000)
0.03911
2000336
(+12 from 1999)
815
(+50 from 1999)
0.03903
1999348
(-25 from 1998)
765
(-75 from 1998)
0.03752
1998323
(-12 from 1997)
840
(-18 from 1997)
0.04143
1997311
(-9 from 1996)
858
(-13 from 1996)
0.04295
1996302
(+12 from 1995)
871
(+28 from 1995)
0.04347
1995314
(-36 from 1994)
843
(-135 from 1994)
0.04191
1994278
(-11 from 1993)
978
(-103 from 1993)
0.04798
1993267
(-23 from 1992)
1081
(-94 from 1992)
0.05234
1992244
(-7 from 1991)
1175
(-18 from 1991)
0.05597
1991237
No change from 1990
1193
(-23 from 1990)
0.05628
1990237
(-10 from 1989)
1216
(+26 from 1989)
0.05650
1989227
(-6 from 1988)
1190
(+37 from 1988)
0.05678
1988221
(-1 from 1987)
1153
(+74 from 1987)
0.05758
1987220
(-8 from 1986)
1079
(-58 from 1986)
0.05533
1986212
(-2 from 1985)
1137
(-6 from 1985)
0.05917
1985210
No change from 1984
1143
(+43 from 1984)
0.05939
1984210
(-8 from 1983)
1100
(-72 from 1983)
0.05861
1983202
(+12 from 1982)
1172
(+37 from 1982)
0.06289
1982214
(-2 from 1981)
1135
(-36 from 1981)
0.06014
1981212
(-13 from 1980)
1171
(-55 from 1980)
0.06288
1980199
(-3 from 1979)
1226
(-19 from 1979)
0.06610
1979196
No change from 1978
1245
(+45 from 1978)
0.06950
1978196
No change from 1977
1200
(+28 from 1977)
0.07023
1977196
(-15 from 1976)
1172
(-81 from 1976)
0.06856
1976181
(-4 from 1975)
1253
(-56 from 1975)
0.07675
1975177
(-14 from 1974)
1309
(-177 from 1974)
0.08068
1974163
(-1 from 1973)
1486
(-21 from 1973)
0.09115
1973162
No change from 1972
1507
(-86 from 1972)
0.09339
1972162
(-10 from 1971)
1593
(-338 from 1971)
0.09516
1971152
(+1 from 1970)
1931
(-104 from 1970)
0.10622
1970153
(-14 from 1969)
2035
(-163 from 1969)
0.10684
1969139
(-10 from 1968)
2198
(-57 from 1968)
0.12016
1968129
(-5 from 1967)
2255
(-172 from 1967)
0.12701
1967124
(-11 from 1966)
2427
(-308 from 1966)
0.13639
1966113
(-4 from 1965)
2735
(-234 from 1965)
0.15047
1965109
(+10 from 1964)
2969
(-8 from 1964)
0.15671
1964119
(+1 from 1963)
2977
(+2 from 1963)
0.14686
1963120
(-2 from 1962)
2975
(-156 from 1962)
0.14409
1962118
(+2 from 1961)
3131
(-53 from 1961)
0.14898
1961120
(-1 from 1960)
3184
(-93 from 1960)
0.14761
1960119
(+4 from 1959)
3277
(+110 from 1959)
0.15134
1959123
(-4 from 1958)
3167
(-134 from 1958)
0.14618
1958119
(-7 from 1957)
3301
(-106 from 1957)
0.15319
1957112
(-7 from 1956)
3407
(-75 from 1956)
0.15565
1956105
(-11 from 1955)
3482
(-178 from 1955)
0.16224
195594
(+3 from 1954)
3660
(+163 from 1954)
0.17510
195497
(-3 from 1953)
3497
(-67 from 1953)
0.16901
195394
(+1 from 1952)
3564
(-12 from 1952)
0.17800
195295
(+1 from 1951)
3576
(+19 from 1951)
0.18122
195196
(-3 from 1950)
3557
(+64 from 1950)
0.18607
195093
(-4 from 1949)
3493
(-231 from 1949)
0.19205
194989
(+1 from 1948)
3724
(+98 from 1948)
0.20666
194890
(-1 from 1947)
3626
(-147 from 1947)
0.20339
194789
(-1 from 1946)
3773
(+173 from 1946)
0.20311
194688
(-8 from 1945)
3600
(+306 from 1945)
0.21813
194580
(-5 from 1944)
3294
(-275 from 1944)
0.24018
194475
(-9 from 1943)
3569
(-369 from 1943)
0.25692
194366
No change from 1942
3938
(+146 from 1942)
0.27072
194266
(-3 from 1941)
3792
(+166 from 1941)
0.26926
194163
No change from 1940
3626
(+125 from 1940)
0.28896
194063
(-11 from 1939)
3501
(-258 from 1939)
0.29515
193952
(+1 from 1938)
3759
(-141 from 1938)
0.33168
193853
(-4 from 1937)
3900
(-12 from 1937)
0.34316
193749
No change from 1936
3912
(-24 from 1936)
0.35770
193649
(-4 from 1935)
3936
(-342 from 1935)
0.36982
193545
(-1 from 1934)
4278
(+61 from 1934)
0.39997
193444
No change from 1933
4217
(+86 from 1933)
0.39711
193344
(+2 from 1932)
4131
(-57 from 1932)
0.40492
193246
(-2 from 1931)
4188
(-172 from 1931)
0.38979
193144
(+4 from 1930)
4360
(-43 from 1930)
0.40756
193048
(-2 from 1929)
4403
(+14 from 1929)
0.38981
192946
No change from 1928
4389
(-63 from 1928)
0.39626
192846
(+1 from 1927)
4452
(+55 from 1927)
0.39013
192747
(+3 from 1926)
4397
(+286 from 1926)
0.37843
192650
(+1 from 1925)
4111
(+19 from 1925)
0.35890
192551
(-1 from 1924)
4092
(+68 from 1924)
0.35539
192450
(+1 from 1923)
4024
(+215 from 1923)
0.34422
192351
(+5 from 1922)
3809
(+229 from 1922)
0.33640
192256
(+3 from 1921)
3580
(+90 from 1921)
0.31817
192159
(+3 from 1920)
3490
(+246 from 1920)
0.30670
192062
(+1 from 1919)
3244
(+247 from 1919)
0.29470
191963
(+5 from 1918)
2997
(+168 from 1918)
0.29518
191868
No change from 1917
2829
(+312 from 1917)
0.26978
191768
(-2 from 1916)
2517
(-12 from 1916)
0.26238
191666
(+6 from 1915)
2529
(+302 from 1915)
0.27393
191572
(+3 from 1914)
2227
(+600 from 1914)
0.25280
191475
(+2 from 1913)
1627
(+391 from 1913)
0.23810
191377
(+6 from 1912)
1236
(+278 from 1912)
0.23049
191283
(-1 from 1911)
958
(+470 from 1911)
0.21220
191182
(+2 from 1910)
488
(+75 from 1910)
0.20216
191084
(+1 from 1909)
413
(+59 from 1909)
0.19807
190985
(+2 from 1908)
354
(+43 from 1908)
0.20015
190887
No change from 1907
311
(+7 from 1907)
0.18694
190787
(+7 from 1906)
304
(+59 from 1906)
0.19170
190694
(+6 from 1905)
245
(+30 from 1905)
0.17006
1905100
(+3 from 1904)
215
(+12 from 1904)
0.15011
1904103
(+3 from 1903)
203
(+18 from 1903)
0.14657
1903106
(-3 from 1902)
185
(-1 from 1902)
0.14305
1902103
(+14 from 1901)
186
(+41 from 1901)
0.14011
1901117
(+13 from 1900)
145
(-31 from 1900)
0.12544
1900130
(-10 from 1899)
176
(+38 from 1899)
0.10856
1899120
(+20 from 1898)
138
(+11 from 1898)
0.11980
1898140
(-18 from 1897)
127
(-7 from 1897)
0.09614
1897122
(+51 from 1896)
134
(+41 from 1896)
0.10989
1896173
(-29 from 1895)
93
(-14 from 1895)
0.07205
1895144
(+24 from 1894)
107
(+15 from 1894)
0.08449
1894168
(-20 from 1893)
92
(-10 from 1893)
0.07366
1893148
(+32 from 1892)
102
(+14 from 1892)
0.08427
1892180
(-37 from 1891)
88
(-5 from 1891)
0.06694
1891143
No change from 1890
93
(-6 from 1890)
0.08511
1890143
(+30 from 1889)
99
(+22 from 1889)
0.08271
1889173
(-7 from 1888)
77
(-13 from 1888)
0.06469
1888166
(+14 from 1887)
90
(+20 from 1887)
0.06928
1887180
(-25 from 1886)
70
(-20 from 1886)
0.06404
1886155
(+42 from 1885)
90
(+25 from 1885)
0.07560
1885197
(-11 from 1884)
65
(-8 from 1884)
0.05606
1884186
(-12 from 1883)
73
(+2 from 1883)
0.05948
1883174
(+26 from 1882)
71
(+7 from 1882)
0.06313
1882200
(-3 from 1881)
64
(+7 from 1881)
0.05245
1881197
(-13 from 1880)
57
(-12 from 1880)
0.05264
1880184
First SSA data recorded
69
First SSA data recorded
0.05828

American States Popularity Rankings for Marvin

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7022021#7092022#7362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5742021#6382022#8522023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5372021#5952022#6322023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7112021#8552022#7792023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8422021#6112022#6222023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7112021#6272022#8322023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10882021#5792022#6262023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5462021#4162022#5732023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7322021#5652022#9312023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3712021#3852022#3932023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4462021#4592022#11592023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5202021#4962022#5992023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6292020#6512021#8642022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4712019#5612022#4392023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5932021#5162022#5922023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9762021#11372022#4152023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5352021#7952022#4912023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6142018#4742022#6482023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3762021#3752022#7512023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5972021#6292022#5132023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4872020#6822021#5402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4642020#4802022#5122023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6092019#5902020#6072023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6242019#4872020#4812022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5182014#6112015#4682021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4222018#4722021#3162023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4442021#3992022#3142023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5172021#5982022#4862023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1651985#2131990#2551992

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5362021#6722022#7672023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1701975#1421984#1721987

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#991969#1701972#1681978

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7562018#8662020#6992021

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6752014#5842017#6602018

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#9592020#6112022#7962023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2112010#2322013#2372016

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4972021#5352022#6472023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4412006#3852010#4512012

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5512003#5702011#7372013

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1561970#2231974#2291975

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1651983#2061985#2642021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3492014#3562017#3922020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2931995#1661997#3132006

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1241963#1271969#1231971

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1601996#1462002#1982004

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4552013#5722019#4792021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1691962#2221964#1401967

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1421982#1631988#1401989

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1191954#1191958#1321964

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1681998#2102012#2282019

Popularity Rankings for Marvin in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#591999#462001#902004

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1452000#1572001#1882002

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1471995#1901996

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1502019#1832020#1962022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1652020#2352021#2482022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2292021#2942022#1852023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2442021#2752022#2982023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2952005#4482006#3872007

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3051984#3661985#4611992

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3882021#4002022#4242023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4322010#5882013#5102014

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4932006#7012009#7152014

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#6452022#6522023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11682021#8972022#6772023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7642006#8682009#7442010

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9702018#8132019#9442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Marvin a Name for Boys or Girls?

Marvin is usually a boy’s name. Its strong yet gentle feel makes it a favorite for parents naming their sons.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Marvin

Marvin in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Marvin Gaye (Singer, 1939–1984): An American singer, songwriter, and record producer, he helped shape the sound of Motown with hits like "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On."
  • Marvin Hagler (Boxer, 1954–2021): An American professional boxer and undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987.
  • Marvin Hamlisch (Composer, 1944–2012): An American composer and conductor, known for composing scores for films like "The Sting" and "A Chorus Line."
  • Marvin Harrison (Football Player, 1972): A former NFL wide receiver who played for the Indianapolis Colts and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Marvin Lewis (Football Coach, 1958): An American football coach, best known for being the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals from 2003 to 2018.
  • Marvin the Martian ("Looney Tunes," 1948 Cartoon Series): An alien character who often attempts to destroy Earth.
  • Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On," 1971 Album): An influential album addressing social issues and personal themes.
  • Marvin ("Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," 1978 Book Series): A depressed robot with a pessimistic outlook on life.
  • Marvin Suggs ("The Muppet Show," 1976 TV Series): A comedic musician known for his Muppaphone act.
  • Marvin Town (North Carolina, USA): A small town in North Carolina, known for its safe streets, low crime rate, excellent schools, and picturesque landscapes .
  • Marvin Community (Texas, USA): A former community now part of Bruceville-Eddy, located in McLennan County, notable for its historical significance in the area.

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