At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eminent or renowned marrow (i.e. outstanding vital essence)
- Origin
- Welsh (Old Welsh)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MUR-vin
Mervyn is a Welsh (Old Welsh) boy's name meaning “eminent or renowned marrow (i.e. outstanding vital essence)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Mervyn
Meaning: Eminent or renowned marrow (i.e. outstanding vital essence).
Origin: Welsh (Old Welsh).
A common claim: Mervyn means 'famous friend' or 'marrow of a hill'/'sea hill' Actually: Mervyn doesn't mean 'famous friend' or 'marrow of a hill.' Wiktionary traces it to Welsh mer ('marrow') and myn ('eminent'), giving 'eminent marrow' — essentially, outstanding vital essence.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mervyn
MUR-vinIPA /ˈmɜːrvɪn/
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