The baby name Merveille is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /mɛʁ.vɛj/ — "mehr-VAY" (French).
Merveille is French in Origin.
The baby name Merveille is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /mɛʁ.vɛj/ — "mehr-VAY" (French).
Merveille is French in Origin.
Merveille is a French given name taken directly from the common noun merveille “wonder, marvel,” from Old French merveille and ultimately from Latin mirabilia “wondrous things.” It conveys a sense of awe, delight, and blessing, comparable to virtue names like Miracle or Marvel.
As a forename it is modern, gaining currency in the late 20th century. In metropolitan France and Belgium it appears rarely, usually feminine, while in Francophone Central and West Africa - especially the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon - it is widely used for both boys and girls. Variant spellings include Mervelle, Merveil, and Marveille; related forms and analogues are English Marvel and elaborations such as Marvella. The name’s appeal lies in its celebratory meaning, often chosen to mark a cherished or long‑awaited child.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF | Girls | 0 | #17 | 1 | 315 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| CM | 0 | #41 | 15 | 2,592 | |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #44 | 1 | 917 |
| AO | 0 | #76 | 2 | 2,729 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1,128 | 11,671 |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #210 | 8 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #245 | 5 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #278 | 6 | 2,919 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #391 | 15 | 3,185 |
| France | Boys | 2014 | #415 | 3 | 2,861 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #496 | 55 | 12,054 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #815 | 15 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,108 | 34 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,109 | 20 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Merveille is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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