Name meaning & stats
Marvin
Marvin means “sea friend (debated)” (Welsh origin). 152,496 US babies since 1940, peak 1943. Notable Marvins are 2.3× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“sea friend (debated)”
WelshDebated
In US birth records
Peak year: 1943
152,496 US babies were named Marvin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Marvins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.1× | High · 33 people |
| Basketball player | 2.3× | High · 32 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | Medium · 20 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 18 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Marvins show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Marvin is the main spelling
- Marvin 100%
- Marven <1%
- Marvyn <1%
- Marvion <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1943)