Mervin
/ˈmɜːr.vɪn/noun
A masculine given name, regarded as an English variant of Mervyn or Marvin.
Did you know?The name ultimately connects to Merfyn ap Gwriad, a ninth-century king of Gwynedd and father of the famous Welsh ruler Rhodri the Great.
Etymological Timeline
9th Century
Old Welsh
Merfyn
“A personal name borne by Merfyn ap Gwriad, king of Gwynedd; its internal meaning is uncertain.”
Middle Welsh
Welsh
Merfyn
“The continuing Welsh form of the royal personal name.”
Medieval Period
Latin
Merfinus
“A Latinized form used when Welsh names appeared in ecclesiastical or historical records.”
16th–17th Century
Welsh and English
Mervyn
“An English-influenced spelling of the Welsh name.”
Modern English
English
Mervin
“A variant spelling used as a masculine given name and surname.”