Meaning and Origin of the Name Mervyn

Mervyn is the anglicised version of the Welsh name Merfyn.

The popularity of Mervyn is not very popular so even in Wales you will not find too many people with the name Mervyn.

The origins of the name date back to at least the 8th century, where Merfyn Frych was the King of Gwynedd in North Wales.

This name, in particular, can mean several various things depending upon each origin. The definition of the name Mervyn means sea fortress, but the meaning of Mervyn in America means a famous friend.

People with the name Mervyn

Mervyn Davies, better known as Thomas Mervyn Davies, was a rugby player and also known lovelingly as ‘Merv the Swerve’ for his ability to navigate past the opposition. He played on his home team Wales from 1972 to 1976, winning 2 Grand Slams and tragically died from lung cancer in March 20011.

Mervyn Johns was an actor, his career went Profesional came about in the era of the
world war two within his career, he made several films and multiple appearances and one of them is “The Avengers” unfortunately he died September 6, 1992.

Mervyn King also, know as baron king of Lothbury was a British public servant and an economist he was the governor of the bank of England years of practice 2003-20013.

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