Merwin
Pronunciation: [ m-ERW-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merwin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 241 babies have been named Merwin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merwin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,395 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,395
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
"wagon, cart, farm vehicle"
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Germanic origin
"glory + bright"
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#30,321 in US
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#30,512 in US
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About the Name Merwin
Merwin is a boy name .
Is Merwin a boy or girl name? Merwin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,395 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,257. Merwin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merwin is currently ranked #30,395 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merwin include Mer, Merw, Merwy, Merwie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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