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Boy Name

Mervyn

"Possibly from Welsh elements meaning 'eminent' or 'famous.'"

About the Name Mervyn

Meaning

Possibly from Welsh elements meaning 'eminent' or 'famous.'

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Boy

First Letter

M

Mervyn is a boy name of Welsh origin. The name means "Possibly from Welsh elements meaning 'eminent' or 'famous.'" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Welsh names.

Popularity Over Time

#122
1950
#105
1960
#67
1970
#58
1980
#51
1990
#13
2000
#5
2010
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2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Mervyn

  • MP Mervyn Peake (author/illustrator)
  • MD Mervyn Dymally (politician)

Names Similar to Mervyn

Mervin

Boy

Marvin

Boy

Melvin

Boy

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
M
Origin
Welsh

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