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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.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: MAR-vis (approx. /ˈmɑr.vɪs/ or /ˈmɑːr.vɪs/)

What is the meaning of the name Marvis ?

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.

Marvis has the following similar or variant Names

Marvis – Popularity by country

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:

United States
AE
BD
BO
BR

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People also ask about Marvis

Marvis is predominantly a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
Marvis is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MAR-vis (approx. /ˈmɑr.vɪs/ or /ˈmɑːr.vɪs/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mavis, Marvise and Marvys.
Somewhat — Marvis ranked #878 in United States in 2018, placing it just outside the most common names.