Marvyn
Meaning of Marvyn
Marvyn is a male name with British English and American English pronunciations that are the same. It is pronounced as MAR-vin (/ˈmɑː.vɪn/). This name has variations, such as Marvin. Marvyn has been given to newborn boys in the United States of America over the years, although it hasn't been consistently popular. The name had a peak in popularity in the 1930s, ranking as high as 2678 in 1937. In recent years, it has been given to around 5 to 12 newborn boys annually. Marvyn's origin and associations are not provided, but it is likely related to the name Marvin, which is of Old English origin meaning "friend of the sea".
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as MAR-vin (/ˈmɑː.vɪn/)
American English
- Pronunced as MAR-vin (/mɑɹ.vɪn/)
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Notable People Named Marvyn
| Marvyn Cox is a former motorcycle speedway rider who won the German Individual Championship twice and earned 25 international caps for the England national speedway team. |
| Marvyn Wilson is a Scottish former football midfielder who played for professional clubs such as Airdrieonians and Hamilton Academical. |
