Marvin
MAR-vin
Popularity
#671
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
255,401
Peak Year
#4,484 in 1928
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the English surname derived from the Old English name Mærwine, meaning 'famous friend'.
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Marvin Gaye
American singer, songwriter and record producer
Marvin Hamlisch
American composer and conductor
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