Merv

OriginWelsh

Meaning"sea hill"

GenderBoy

About Merv

Variation of Mervyn

1 syllable.

As of September 2026, Merv ranked #2985 in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #2650 in 1961.

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

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20142025

18802025

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2020	—	0	0
2021	—	0	0
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2023	—	0	0
2024	—	0	0
2025	—	0	0

Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin Jr.
American television host, musician, singer, actor, and media mogul

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