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Marvis

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How to Pronounce Marvis

Pronounced MAR-vis /ˈmɑr.vɪs/Medium

Meaning: Marvis is read either as a masculine take on Mavis (from French 'mauvis', 'song thrush') or as a variant of Marvin (Welsh-rooted, 'sea friend' / 'marrow eminent'). Its precise source varies by family.Low

In 30 seconds: Marvis is a variant of Mavis ('song thrush') or a form of Marvin — said 'MAR-vis'.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningMarvis is read either as a masculine take on Mavis (from French 'mauvis', 'song thrush') or as a variant of Marvin (Welsh-rooted, 'sea friend' / 'marrow eminent'). Its precise source varies by family.

U.S. rank (2018)#10357 ↘ Falling

2018 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Marvis sits between two names: Mavis, from Old French mauvis, 'song thrush', and Marvin, an English name of Welsh roots often glossed 'sea friend'. Used mostly for boys, it reads as a blend of the two, and families drew on whichever they had in mind.

Never common, it drifted along the century with a small late crest around 1983. A man named Marvis could be of a range of generations, and the name keeps a soft, songlike sound whether one hears Mavis or Marvin behind it.

Did you know? Marvis was an uncommon boys' name given to only a few dozen a year even at its late peak around 1983.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Marvis — variant of Mavis 'song thrush' or Marvin

Variations

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Nicknames

Marv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marvis mean?

Marvis is a variant of Mavis, meaning 'song thrush', or a form of Marvin.

How do you pronounce Marvis?

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

Is Marvis a boy or girl name?

Marvis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Marvis?

Marvis has always been rare in the U.S., a variant tied to Mavis or Marvin.