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Marvell

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-VEL /mɑrˈvɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Marvel — from the English word marvel (via the Latin mirabilia, 'wonders'), 'a wonderful/astonishing thing'; also an English surname; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A wonder; a marvel: Marvell spells Marvel. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'mar-VEL').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Marvel — from the English word marvel (via the Latin mirabilia, 'wonders'), 'a wonderful/astonishing thing'; also an English surname; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8703 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719202024

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

Marvell is a spelling of Marvel — from the English word marvel (via the Latin mirabilia, 'wonders'), 'a wonderful/astonishing thing'; also an English surname (as borne by the poet Andrew Marvell); a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'mar-VEL').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/surname name. Rare, a-marvel at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Marvel comes via the Latin mirabilia, 'wonders', and means 'a wonderful/astonishing thing' — Marvell is a spelling (also a surname), a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'mar-VEL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Marvel — word/surname

Variations

MarvelMarvelleMarval

Nicknames

Marv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marvell mean?

Marvell spells Marvel — English 'a wonder; a marvel' (also a surname). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Marvell?

It's said mar-VEL /mɑrˈvɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marvell a boy or girl name?

Marvell is a boy's name.

How popular is Marvell?

Marvell is a very rare name in the U.S.

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