Marvell
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrv-EHL ]
Marvell is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,798 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Marvell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,085 babies have been named Marvell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marvell is past its peak , currently ranked #9,798 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,798
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Marvell is also used as a girl name, ranked #48752.
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About the Name Marvell
Marvell is a boy name .
Is Marvell a boy or girl name? Marvell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,798 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,752. Marvell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marvell is currently ranked #9,798 in popularity for boy 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.
Alternative spellings of Marvell include Marvin, Marvens . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis