Marv Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Marv means 'famous friend' and is a short form of Marvin.
Meaning of the Name Marv
Marv is a variant of the name Marvin, which originated from the Old English words 'maere' and 'wine', meaning 'famous friend'. It is often considered a short form or nickname for Marvin. Marv has a strong and masculine sound, and it is commonly used as a given name for boys. The name has a modern and timeless feel to it.
Popularity of the Name Marv
The popularity for the name Marv peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 14 births, which ranked number 5,405 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Marv had the most male births in 1958 with 14, which ranked number 2,174 out of 4,504 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Marv
Popularity of Marv by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Marv. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Marv in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Marv is a great pick!
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