Marv
MARV
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
140
Peak Year
#14 in 1959
First Recorded
1942
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Marvin, which has Welsh origins derived from Meriadoc, meaning 'sea-lord' or 'sea-bracelet'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Marv Albert
Renowned American sportscaster, known for basketball and hockey play-by-play.
Marv Wolfman
Prolific American comic book writer, famous for Blade and Crisis on Infinite Earths.
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