Mervyn
- Pronunciation
- [Mer-vyn]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Famous Friend
- Origin
- English
Mervyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,581 baby boys have been named Mervyn. The name peaked in 1937 with 55 US births that year (rank #828).
Top States for Mervyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mervyn births are: California (259), New York (62), Illinois (12).
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mervyn's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Mervyn
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin | Lives By The Sea | Male | Celtic |
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Compare Mervyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mervyn against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).