Marvin Swanson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marvin Swanson — Welsh
257K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marvin Swanson 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 Swanson: A. L. Swanson (1905–1987), American football coach Becca Swanson (born 1973), American bodybuilder Ben Swanson (born 1997), American soccer player Bill Swanson (baseball) (1888–1954), baseball player Bob Swanson (driver) (1912–1940), Indianapolis 500 driver Brian Swanson (born 1976), ice hockey player Clarence Swanson (1898–1970), American football player Cub Swanson (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Danny Swanson (born 1986), Scottish footballer Dansby Swanson (born 1994), American baseball player; husband of Mallory Duane Swanson (1913–2000), American basketball player Erik Swanson . 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: Swanson

Scottish

A. L. Swanson (1905–1987), American football coach Becca Swanson (born 1973), American bodybuilder Ben Swanson (born 1997), American soccer player Bill Swanson (baseball) (1888–1954), baseball player Bob Swanson (driver) (1912–1940), Indianapolis 500 driver Brian Swanson (born 1976), ice hockey player Clarence Swanson (1898–1970), American football player Cub Swanson (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Danny Swanson (born 1986), Scottish footballer Dansby Swanson (born 1994), American baseball player; husband of Mallory Duane Swanson (1913–2000), American basketball player Erik Swanson .

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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 Swanson

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 Swanson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Swanson?
The surname Swanson originates from Scottish. A. L. Swanson (1905–1987), American football coach Becca Swanson (born 1973), American bodybuilder Ben Swanson (born 1997), American soccer player Bill Swanson (baseball) (1888–1954), baseball player Bob Swanson (driver) (1912–1940), Indianapolis 500 driver Brian Swanson (born 1976), ice hockey player Clarence Swanson (1898–1970), American football player Cub Swanson (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Danny Swanson (born 1986), Scottish footballer Dansby Swanson (born 1994), American baseball player; husband of Mallory Duane Swanson (1913–2000), American basketball player Erik Swanson .
What are the origins of the name Marvin Swanson?
The name Marvin Swanson combines two different traditions: the first name Marvin has Welsh roots, while the surname Swanson originates from Scottish.
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