Merv is of Latin origin, meaning "of the sea". It is derived from the Latin word "mare", which translates to "sea". This name was originally used as a given name but has also been adopted as a surname in some cases. The name Merv gained popularity during the Middle Ages and continued to be used throughout the centuries.
The name Merv was quite popular between 1961 and 1962 with a total of 20 babies born during this period. However, it appears that the number of newborns named Merv decreased slightly from 11 in 1961 to 9 in 1962.