Sea friend or marrow-famous
Mervin is a variant of the Welsh name Mervyn. It likely derives from the Old Welsh name Merfyn, which may combine elements meaning 'sea' and 'friend', or 'marrow' and 'eminent'. It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.
Less common today
Mervin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,330 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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A character with a pumpkin for a head · The Sandman
