Marvin Percival

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marvin Percival — Welsh
257K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marvin Percival is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Marvin is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. Marvin is a masculine given name, derived from the Welsh name Mervyn, an Anglicized form of Merfyn. The name Merfyn contains the Old Welsh elements mer, probably meaning "marrow", and myn, meaning "eminent". Marvin Abney (born 1949), American politician Marvin Adams, American nuclear engineer Marvin Lee Aday (1948–2022), American singer Marvin Agustin (born 1979), Filipino actor Marvin Akahomen (born 2007), Swiss footballer Marvin Albert (1924–1996), American writer Marvin C. The surname Percival: Allan Percival (1923– c.1985), Canadian cricketer Andre Percival (born 1975), Guyanese cricketer Arthur Percival (1887–1966), British Lieutenant General Bernard Percival, Antiguan politician Blake Percival, American USIS whistleblower Brian Percival (born 1962), British film director Clinton Percival, Saint Kitts and Nevis football manager Colin Percival (born c.1980), Canadian computer scientist and computer security researcher Craig Percival, English track cyclist Cyril Percival (1889–1948), British film actor of the silent era Darren Percival, Australian singer Daniel Percival (1979–2024), . Marvin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 257K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marvin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marvin

Welsh

Marvin is a masculine given name, derived from the Welsh name Mervyn, an Anglicized form of Merfyn. The name Merfyn contains the Old Welsh elements mer, probably meaning "marrow", and myn, meaning "eminent". Marvin Abney (born 1949), American politician Marvin Adams, American nuclear engineer Marvin Lee Aday (1948–2022), American singer Marvin Agustin (born 1979), Filipino actor Marvin Akahomen (born 2007), Swiss footballer Marvin Albert (1924–1996), American writer Marvin C.

Surname: Percival

English

Allan Percival (1923– c.1985), Canadian cricketer Andre Percival (born 1975), Guyanese cricketer Arthur Percival (1887–1966), British Lieutenant General Bernard Percival, Antiguan politician Blake Percival, American USIS whistleblower Brian Percival (born 1962), British film director Clinton Percival, Saint Kitts and Nevis football manager Colin Percival (born c.1980), Canadian computer scientist and computer security researcher Craig Percival, English track cyclist Cyril Percival (1889–1948), British film actor of the silent era Darren Percival, Australian singer Daniel Percival (1979–2024), .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marvin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marvin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marvin Percival

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marvin Percival:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marvin?
The first name Marvin originates from Welsh. Marvin is a masculine given name, derived from the Welsh name Mervyn, an Anglicized form of Merfyn. The name Merfyn contains the Old Welsh elements mer, probably meaning "marrow", and myn, meaning "eminent". Marvin Abney (born 1949), American politician Marvin Adams, American nuclear engineer Marvin Lee Aday (1948–2022), American singer Marvin Agustin (born 1979), Filipino actor Marvin Akahomen (born 2007), Swiss footballer Marvin Albert (1924–1996), American writer Marvin C.
When was Marvin most popular?
The name Marvin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Percival?
The surname Percival originates from English. Allan Percival (1923– c.1985), Canadian cricketer Andre Percival (born 1975), Guyanese cricketer Arthur Percival (1887–1966), British Lieutenant General Bernard Percival, Antiguan politician Blake Percival, American USIS whistleblower Brian Percival (born 1962), British film director Clinton Percival, Saint Kitts and Nevis football manager Colin Percival (born c.1980), Canadian computer scientist and computer security researcher Craig Percival, English track cyclist Cyril Percival (1889–1948), British film actor of the silent era Darren Percival, Australian singer Daniel Percival (1979–2024), .
What are the origins of the name Marvin Percival?
The name Marvin Percival combines two different traditions: the first name Marvin has Welsh roots, while the surname Percival originates from English.
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