Origin and Meaning of Marvin

Sea hill / Famous friend

Origin: Welsh - Originally derived from the Welsh name Mervyn, which is believed to come from 'mer' meaning sea and 'myn' meaning hill or from 'Myrddin', the Welsh version of Merlin.

• Marvin has been a popular name in various cultures, especially in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
• The name Marvin gained popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.
• Notable bearers of the name Marvin include Marvin Gaye, the famous Motown singer, and Marvin the Martian, a character from the Looney Tunes franchise.
• Marvin reached its peak popularity in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s, often appearing in the top 100 names for boys during that time.
• Variations of Marvin include Mervyn and Merwin, with similar usage in different languages, such as Marvyn in some cultures.