Marv
Below 5 births
About Marv
Marv is a diminutive form of Marvin, which derived from the Old English name Mærwine, meaning 'famous friend.' It combines the elements 'mær' (famous) and 'wine' (friend). As a standalone name, Marv gained some popularity in mid-20th century America but has since become less common. The name received notable recognition through figures like Marv Albert, the famous American sportscaster. Marv carries a friendly, approachable quality with a vintage charm that appeals to parents looking for a simple yet distinctive masculine name. While not among the most popular names today, it maintains appeal as both a nickname and independent name with strong historical roots.
Pronounced MARV.
As of October 2026, Marv ranked #4346 in US births in 1967 SSA, peaked at #2262 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Marv on lists
Famous Marvs
- Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig)
American sportscaster
- Marvin Daniel "Marv" Levy
American NFL coach
- Marvel Keith "Marv" Harshman
American basketball coach
- Marv Newland
American animator and filmmaker
- Marvin Arthur "Marv" Wolfman
American comic book writer
Marv in pop culture
- Marv Merchants
robber in the Home Alone film series
- Dr. Kio Marv
scientist in the game Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
- Marv
character in the graphic novel series Sin City