Marvin
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marvin: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1974.
Think of Marvin, and a legendary soul singer or an unforgettable Android might spring to mind. Most frequently traced to the Welsh name Mervyn, combining *mor* (sea) and *mynydd* (hill) to mean "sea friend" or "sea hill," it also shares roots with the Latin *Marinus*, meaning "of the sea." The most iconic bearer is undoubtedly soul legend Marvin Gaye, whose timeless hits like "Let's Get It On" defined an era. In a very different realm, the depressive Marvin the Paranoid Android from *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy* is a cult favourite. The name also has a strong sporting association with boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler. A common variant is the original Welsh form Mervyn, which enjoys its own steady popularity.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19744 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y