Marrow-famous or sea-friend
Derived from the Welsh name Merfyn, it likely combines the elements 'mer' (marrow) and 'myn' (eminent or famous). Alternatively, it is often associated with the Old English name Mervin, meaning 'sea-friend'.
Less common today
Mervyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,133 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Oscar-winning American film director and producer
Former Governor of the Bank of England
English writer and illustrator known for the Gormenghast series
Welsh character actor of stage and film
