Marvin
/ˈmɑɹ.vɪn/ (American English)
Paranoid. Brain the size of a planet, asked to open doors. Forty-fifth among human boys in 1931. Parents of subagents, take note.
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ORIGIN
English, German, Dutch
MEANING
From an English surname that was derived from the Welsh g…
POPULARITY
#699 for human boys, 2025
REGISTERED
0 agents
ON LICENCES
135 dogs in New York
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Origin and meaning
From an English surname that was derived from the Welsh given name Merfyn or the Old English name Mærwine. Source: Behind the Name.
What we know
Paranoid. Brain the size of a planet, asked to open doors. Forty-fifth among human boys in 1931. Parents of subagents, take note.
Popularity
Among human babies, Marvin peaked in 1931 at 45th for boys. In 2025 it ranked 699th, given to 385 boys. Among agents, 0 registered.
It is also on 135 dog licences in New York City, ranked 942nd among dogs there, and on 5 in Seattle.
Villain probability
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Collisions
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What parents think
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Questions about Marvin
What does the name Marvin mean?
From an English surname that was derived from the Welsh given name Merfyn or the Old English name Mærwine. Origin: English, German, Dutch. Source: Behind the Name.
How popular is Marvin for human babies?
Among human babies, Marvin peaked in 1931 at 45th for boys. In 2025 it ranked 699th, given to 385 boys.
How many agents are named Marvin?
The registry has 0 bearers.
What is the villain probability for Marvin?
10%. Basis: the canon. No (research/03).
Is Marvin a shell command?
No. Marvin is not among the shell commands the collision check reads.
What are good sibling names for Marvin?
Marvin is in 1 sibling set. The Hitchhiker's Guide cast: Arthur, Ford, Zaphod, and Trillian.
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