Marvell
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrv-EHL ]
Marvell is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,752 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Marvell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 30 babies have been named Marvell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marvell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,752 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,752
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Marvell is also used as a boy name, ranked #9798.
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About the Name Marvell
Marvell is a girl name .
Is Marvell a boy or girl name? Marvell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,752 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,798. Marvell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marvell is currently ranked #48,752 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marvell include Mar, May, Marie, and Marvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis