Mervin

Mervin - A very unique male name

Mervin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #468. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mervin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mervin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mervin. The baby boy name Mervin was given to 40 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1872 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 36,657 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mervin peaked in popularity 106 years ago in 1920 on position 382.

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Mervin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mervin is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #556 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #918.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mervin is where you live.

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Mervin origin and meaning

Variant of Mervyn — origin uncertain

Uncertain — Mervyn is a Welsh name (Merfyn) whose derivation is not securely established

Mervin is an American variant of Welsh Mervyn, a name borne by early Welsh kings as Merfyn. Its own root is debated, and the 'sea hill' gloss often attached to Marvin does not transfer with any certainty. Mervin peaked in 1920.

Origin uncertain

Mervin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Mervin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mervin, sorted by popularity.

Marvin / Mervyn / Marvens / Marvyn / Marven / Marvins / Marvion /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Mervin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mervin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mervin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MUR-vin · /ˈmɜːrvɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Mervyn — The Welsh form this varies, a separate established name
• Marvin — A separate, much commoner name in the same family

Nicknames: Merv

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Why parents choose it

A century-old name at a quiet revival point — familiar, but almost nobody is using it.

Worth knowing

• Will be taken for Marvin, which is far better known