Merville
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merville first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 6 babies have been named Merville in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merville is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,315 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,315
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Merville
Merville is a boy name .
Merville is currently ranked #23,315 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merville include Mer, Merv, Mervy, Mervie, Mervi, Merviy, Merviie, Lle, Lley, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merville include Mervin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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