Mervyn Name Meaning
The name Mervyn comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mervyn below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mervyn Name Meaning
Welsh, EnglishFrom the Welsh name Merfyn, which possibly meant "marrow famous". This was the name of a 9th-century Welsh king, Merfyn Frych.
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