Marvin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marvin Name at a Glance

Name	Marvin
Meaning	Lives by the sea.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Marvin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marvin means “Lives by the sea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Marvin Name Origin

Our database records Marvin under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Marvin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Marvin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Marvin

When considering Marvin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.