Mervin vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Mervin Rank #2,414

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Mervin or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Irving mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Mervin and Irving boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.