Vintage Boy Names: How To Find A Cool Old Name

Top Boys Name For Each Letter: a 130-year survey

Marvin

The name Marvin peaked for girls at #1118 in 1929. Marvin is also used for boys, ranking #699 in 2025.

The name Marvin is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "sea hill".

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Marvin has been neglected for so long that it's hard to believe that it has windswept Welsh roots. It also has some strong namesakes going for it -- singer Marvin Gaye, composer Marvin Hamlisch and boxer Marvin Hagler. It's the real name of both Neil Simon and Meatloaf. And let's not forget mention Marvin Gardens on Monopoly. 
 Marvin has made appearances on The Simpsons, Weeds and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- and was more recently bestowed on the baby in How I Met Your Mother.

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The name Marvin is currently ranked #699 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #44 in 1934. The name is most popular in MARVIN, MARVIN, and MARVIN. Marvin is occasionally used for girls in 2019.

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