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The name Marvelous is a girl's name meaning "extraordinary".

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Marvelous first appeared on the charts for girls all the way back in 1964 but wasn't seen again till 2009. It's been used in small numbers every year since.

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The name Marvelous peaked for girls at #7428 in 1964. Marvelous is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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Marvelous is a unique virtue name that could work for a boy or a girl, but would definitely make a statement. Marvel is a shorter version that has a history of use as a girls' name, but would work just as well for a boy.

The name Marvelous is currently ranked #11519 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #5713 in 2019. The name is most popular in Texas. Marvelous is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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