Marvyn is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Markos, which means "dedicated to Mars". It has been popularized by various celebrities and cultural figures, such as American musician Marvyn Gaye, known for his significant influence on soul music during the 1960s. In terms of popularity, Marvyn ranked among the top 1000 baby boy names in the United States during the late 20th century but has since become less common.
The name Marvyn has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with notable peaks in the late 90s and early 2000s. However, it appears to have been less popular during the earlier and later periods of this data set (1921-1938 and 2014-2018). The highest number of births recorded in a single year was 17, in 2003.