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Marvelous

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-vuh-lus /ˈmɑːr.və.ləs/High

Meaning: The English word Marvelous, 'wonderful; causing wonder; astonishing,' used as an aspirational virtue name. A bold, uplifting word name; popular in some communities for its meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Marvelous means 'wonderful; astonishing' (said 'MAR-vuh-lus'). Uplifting and aspirational.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English word Marvelous, 'wonderful; causing wonder; astonishing,' used as an aspirational virtue name. A bold, uplifting word name; popular in some communities for its meaning.
U.S. rank (2024)#10504 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919842024

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

Marvelous is a word name, 'wonderful; astonishing,' worn for its uplifting meaning in the tradition of virtue names. Bold and aspirational — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAR-vuh-lus').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, uplifting, and bold.

Did you know? Marvelous is used straight from the word — 'wonderful; causing wonder' — as an aspirational virtue name, chosen for the bright hope it carries (said 'MAR-vuh-lus').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Marvelous — English word name; 'wonderful'

Variations

MarvelMarvellousMarvelus

Nicknames

MarvMar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marvelous mean?

Marvelous is the English word for 'wonderful; astonishing,' used as an aspirational virtue name.

How do you pronounce Marvelous?

It's said MAR-vuh-lus /ˈmɑːr.və.ləs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marvelous a boy or girl name?

Marvelous is used here as a boy's name; the word name is used for both sexes.

How popular is Marvelous?

Marvelous is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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