The baby name Marvis is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAR-vis (approx. /ˈmɑr.vɪs/ or /ˈmɑːr.vɪs/).
Marvis is English in Origin.
The baby name Marvis is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAR-vis (approx. /ˈmɑr.vɪs/ or /ˈmɑːr.vɪs/).
Marvis is English in Origin.
Marvis (pronounced MAR-viss) is a modern English given name with blended roots. It likely draws on Mavis, the nature name from Old French mauvis meaning "song thrush," and on Marvin/Mervyn, derived from Welsh Merfyn, variously interpreted as "sea hill" or "sea friend." Depending on which stream you favor, Marvis carries either a lyrical avian meaning or a Celtic maritime flavor, making it adaptable and unisex.
In the United States, the name saw modest mid-20th-century use, skewing male; boxer Marvis Frazier lends it a notable bearer. It remains rare today, striking a balance between vintage and inventive. Related forms and near-variants include Mavis, Marvin, Mervin, and Mervyn; names like Jarvis and Davis share the -vis ending. Common short forms are Marv for boys and, less commonly, Vivi for girls. The name’s ambiguity in origin adds to its contemporary, customizable appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #148 | 4 | 4,216 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| NG | 0 | #254 | 11 | 5,926 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #497 | 3 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #498 | 8 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #511 | 8 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #515 | 26 | 11,671 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #517 | 11 | 12,905 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #609 | 182 | 15,093 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #729 | 229 | 16,906 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #878 | 7 | 7,242 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #929 | 27 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #975 | 7 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 6 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,052 | 27 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,088 | 54 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,437 | 35 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Marvis is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:
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