Marvell
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrv-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,752
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Marv, Marvy, Marvie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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