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Marvel

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-vəl /ˈmɑr.vəl/High

Meaning: From the word marvel — from Latin mirabilia, 'wonders, marvels'; 'a wonder, an astonishing thing'Low

In 30 seconds: A wonder: Marvel is a word-name — 'a marvel, a wonder'. Bold, bright, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word marvel — from Latin mirabilia, 'wonders, marvels'; 'a wonder, an astonishing thing'
U.S. rank (2024)#5791 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marvel comes from the word marvel — from Latin mirabilia, 'wonders, marvels' (from mirari, 'to wonder at') — 'a wonder, an astonishing and admirable thing'. A bold, bright word-name (now closely associated with Marvel comics and the superhero universe, which we note; nickname Mar).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-wonder at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Marvel means 'a wonder, a marvel, an astonishing thing' (from Latin mirabilia, 'wonders') — a bold, bright word-name (now strongly tied to Marvel comics, which we note).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — marvel — word origin; pop-culture link noted

Variations

MarvellMarvelle

Nicknames

Mar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marvel mean?

Marvel is a word-name — 'a wonder, a marvel' (from Latin 'wonders').

How do you pronounce Marvel?

It's said MAR-vəl /ˈmɑr.vəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marvel a boy or girl name?

Marvel is used here as a boy's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Marvel?

Marvel is a rare name in the U.S.

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