Mervyn
MER-vin
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
1,586
Peak Year
#55 in 1937
First Recorded
1905
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Welsh name Merfyn, it is believed to mean 'sea jewel' or 'famous prince'.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
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Famous Namesakes
Merv Griffin
American television personality, film producer, and musician.
Merv Hughes
Australian former international cricketer.
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