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The Name Marvin - Origin and Meaning of Marvin
  



The Name Marvin - Origin and Meaning of Marvin


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Marvin

Welsh; Old English

Usage of the Name Marvin

English, German

Meaning of the Name Marvin

The name Marvin has two meanings:
1. It is a medieval variant of Mervyn.
2. It means "famous friend" in Old English.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Marvin Gaye (1939 - 1984), an American singer, songwriter, and musician; Marvin Hamlisch (born 1944), an American composer; Marvin Lewis (born 1958), an American football coach; Marvin Harrison (born 1972), an American footballer.
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