Marvel is of Latin origin and its meaning is "of the sea". It's a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century and has maintained a steady presence since then. Marvel is also associated with the comic book company Marvel Comics, which may contribute to its familiarity today.
The name Marvel has seen significant variations in popularity over the years, with its highest point in 1917 at 25 births and its lowest in several years at 5 births between 1907 and 1948, and again from 1952 to 1960. However, since 1963, the name has consistently maintained a steady popularity with no dip below 5 births per year. From 1987 onwards, it has shown an upward trend, peaking recently at 32 births in 2019 and 30 births in 2022. Overall, there have been 1336 births named Marvel from 1907 to 2023.