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Marvin name meaning
First Name
253k
in the U.S.
since 1880
253k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Marvin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Marvin
User Submitted Origins
English
65%
Scottish
9%
Filipino (Philippines)
7%
Arabic
4%
Akan
2%
French
2%
Albanian
2%
Welsh
2%
African
2%
Dutch
2%
Spanish
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Uganda says the name Marvin means "Fears god".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Marvin is of English origin and means "God-fearing".
- According to a user from Arizona, U.S., the name Marvin is of English origin and means "Daddy or God".
- A submission from Uganda says the name Marvin means "Friend" and is of African origin.
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Marvin means "Famous friend".
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Marvin is of Akan origin and means "Great Lord".
- According to a user from Qatar, the name Marvin is of Filipino (Philippines) origin and means "Pure love".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Marvin means "An awsome person".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Welsh Merfyn (“Mervyn”), probably from mer (“marrow”) + myn (“eminent”).
- A male given name from Welsh.
- A surname.
- A village in North Carolina.
- A town in South Dakota.
Marvin was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and German
Notable Persons Named Marvin
Notable Persons Named Marvin
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was a singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and composer. He holds the title I Heard It through the Grapevine", Let's Get It On", and Sexual Healing". Marvin was given the name Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. by his parents Marvin Gay, Sr., and Alberta Gay on April 2nd, 1939 in Washington, D.C., U.S. He passed away on April 1st, 1984.
Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf is a musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1970 to present. Meat was given the name Marvin Lee Aday on September 27th, 1947 in Dallas, Texas, U.S. Meat is also known as Michael Lee Aday.
Marvin Heemeyer
Marvin was given the name Marvin John Heemeyer on October 28th, 1951. He died on June 4th, 2004.
Marvin Minsky
Marvin Minsky was a scientist in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. Marvin was given the name Marvin Lee Minsky on August 9th, 1927 in New York City, New York, U.S. He breathed his last breath on January 24th, 2016.
Jack Nance
Jack Nance was an actor. He was most active from 1970 to 1996. Jack was given the name Marvin John Nance on December 21st, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Jack is also known as Jack Nance and John Nance. He died on December 30th, 1996.
Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison is a football player. Marvin was born on August 25th, 1972 in Philadelphia.
- Marv AlbertSports Commentator
- Marvin HamlischComposerconductor
- Marvin SordellSoccer Player
- Marvin BushBusinessperson
- Marvin WilliamsBasketball Player
- Tony YayoRapping
- Marvin EmnesSoccer Player
- Marvin LewisAmerican Football Player
- Young MCSinging
- Marvin KaplanActor/voice Artist
- Marvin JonesAthlete
- Peter Mark RichmanActor
- Marvin MatipSoccer Player
- Marvin ZeegelaarSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Marvin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Marvin
Lee Marvin
Lee Marvin was an actor. He was most prominent from 1950 to 1986. Lee was born on February 19th, 1924 in New York City, New York, U.S. He breathed his last breath on August 29th, 1987.
Hank Marvin
Hank Marvin is a rock music, instrumental rock, rock, roll, and gypsy jazz musician. He plays Banjo, guitar, vocals, piano, Fender Stratocaster, and Burns London. He has had major accomplishments since 1956. Hank was given the name Brian Robson Rankin on October 28th, 1941 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Michelle Triola Marvin
Michelle Triola Marvin was an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1958 to 1958. Michelle was given the name Michelle Triola on November 13th, 1932 in Los Angeles. She breathed her last breath on October 30th, 2009.
Junior Marvin
Junior Marvin is a reggae, rock music, rhythm, and blues singing, songwriter, author, poet, and artist. He plays Guitar. He has had major accomplishments since 1969. Junior was given the name Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards Jr . Junior is also known as Junior Hanson and Junior Kerr.
Ricky Marvin
Ricky was born on January 8th, 1980 in Veracruz (city). Ricky is also known as White Demon; Mushiking Joker; Black Emperor; Bengala.
Gisele Marvin
Gisele Marvin is a hockey player for the Boston Pride in the National Women's Hockey League (2015–). She was most prominent from 2005 to present. Gisele was born on March 7th, 1987 in Warroad, Minnesota.
Common last names for Marvin
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Marvin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 89.12% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.75% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.13% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.51% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.74% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Marvin
People with the last name Marvin are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Marvin
| #138 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #87 | Classic Boy Names |
| #15 | Boy Names Unique to the Plains |