boy's name
Mervel
MER-vul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 27
Mervel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mervel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Mervel?
In 1942, Mervel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mervel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mervel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mervel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mervel
- English MER-vul
Sibling Names for Mervel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mervel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mervel
How popular is the name Mervel?
In 1942, Mervel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mervel a girl's or a boy's name?
Mervel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mervel?
Mervel has 2 syllables.
When was Mervel most popular?
Mervel peaked in 1928, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.