Marv
Meaning of Marv
Marv is a name with a rich history and strong associations. It is typically considered a male name and has origins in both English and Hebrew. In English, Marv is often used as a short form of the name Marvin. The pronunciation of Marv in both British and American English is the same, pronounced as "mahrv" (/mɑːv/). In terms of popularity, data for newborns in the United States shows that Marv had varying levels of popularity throughout the years. It reached its peak in 1962 when it ranked as the 2504th most popular name for baby boys. Overall, Marv carries a sense of strength and familiarity, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a classic yet unique name for their child.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as mahrv (/mɑːv/)
American English
- Pronunced as mahrv (/mɑrv/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Marv
| Marv Wolfman - Marvin Arthur Wolfman is a renowned American comic book and novelization writer known for his work on Marvel Comics's The Tomb of Dracula and DC Comics's The New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths. |
| Marv Albert is a renowned American former sportscaster, recognized as "the voice of basketball" and "the voice of the New York Knicks", and honored by the Basketball Hall of Fame. |
| Marv Levy - Marvin Daniel Levy is a former American football coach known for his long tenure as head coach of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL and his successful stint with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL. |
| Marv Tarplin - Marvin Tarplin was an influential American musician and songwriter, known for his work as the guitarist for the Miracles and for co-writing their biggest hits. |
| Marv Hubbard - The Battle of Alcatraz was a famous prison riot that took place in 1946 on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. |
| Marv Kaisersatt - Marvin Robert Kaisersatt, born in 1939, is an American woodcarver from Montgomery, Minnesota. |
| Marv Harshman - Marvel Keith Harshman was a renowned college basketball coach in Washington, with a coaching career spanning forty years at various universities. |
| Marv Bateman - Marvin Fredrick Bateman is a former NFL punter who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills, and he also played college football at the University of Utah. |
| Marv Goldberg is an American writer and historian known for his expertise in rhythm & blues music. |
| Marv Rackley - Marvin Eugene Rackley was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1950, including an appearance in the 1949 World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers. |
| Marv Peasley - Marvin Warren Peasley was an American baseball left-handed pitcher. |
| Marv Cook - Marvin Eugene Cook is a former NFL tight end who played for the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears, and the St. Louis Rams, and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. |
| Marv Olson - Marvin Clement Olson, also known as Sparky, was a second baseman for the Boston Red Sox in the 1930s, hailing from Gayville, South Dakota. |
| Marv Braden - Marvin Preston Braden was a former American football and lacrosse coach, known for his coaching career at various colleges and as an assistant coach for several NFL teams. |
| Marv Tommervik - Marvin Sigurd "Tommy Gun" Tommervik was an American football player and coach, known for his time as head coach at Pacific Lutheran University and his brief professional playing career. |
