To wonder at or admire
Derived from the Old French word 'merveille', meaning a wonder or miracle. It originally functioned as a surname before being adopted as a rare given name, often associated with intellectual or poetic heritage.
Less common today
Marvell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,704 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned 17th-century metaphysical poet and politician
Professional American soccer player
American R&B and soul keyboardist
