TheNameDBMarvell
DescriptiveMeaning
A person of wonder or derived from a place name.
Etymology
Likely a variant spelling of Marvel, derived from Old French 'merveille' or from a Norman English place name. The double 'l' spelling is characteristic of English surname variations.
About the Marvell Surname
An English surname variant of Marvel, most famously borne by the poet Andrew Marvell. The name remains uncommon in modern times.
Distribution
Rare, primarily found in England with limited international presence.
Notable Bearers
Andrew Marvell (17th-century poet)