Marvyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marvyn Name at a Glance

Name	Marvyn
Meaning	Variant of Mervyn: Form of Merlin: From the sea fortress.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Marvyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marvyn means “Variant of Mervyn: Form of Merlin: From the sea fortress”. 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.

Marvyn Name Origin

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

Is Marvyn a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Marvyn

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