Boy · #4,067 in 2026

Marve

Mondeuse noire is a red French wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Savoy region of eastern France. The grape can also be found in Argentina, Australia, California, Switzerland and Sicily. Plantings of Mondeuse noire was hit hard during the phylloxera epidemic of the mid to late 19th century which nearly wiped out the vine from eastern France.

Current Rank
#4,067
Peak Rank
#4,067 (1961)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1961
First Year
1961
Last Year
1961
Peak Year
#4067
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marve

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mondeuse noire is a red French wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Savoy region of eastern France. The grape can also be found in Argentina, Australia, California, Switzerland and Sicily. Plantings of Mondeuse noire was hit hard during the phylloxera epidemic of the mid to late 19th century which nearly wiped out the vine from eastern France.

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Origin & history
Mondeuse noire is one of the grape varieties speculated to have been the Allobrogica grape described by Pliny the Elder (pictured) and other ancient Roman writers. There are several theories on the origin of the name Mondeuse . It could be derived from: the Franco-Provençal terms for pruning , émonder and monder , which could be a reference to the fact that Mondeuse noire vines begin shedding their leaves before the grapes are harvested ; or the words moduse and moda , which have been historically applied to grape varieties that yield a high proportion of must ; or the French term mal doux , w

The Story of Marve

Marve first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 5 Marves were born — ranking #4,067 that year. As of 2026, Marve ranks #4,067 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Marves have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Marve

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marve is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marve

What does the name Marve mean?
Mondeuse noire is a red French wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Savoy region of eastern France. The grape can also be found in Argentina, Australia, California, Switzerland and Sicily. Plantings of Mondeuse noire was hit hard during the phylloxera epidemic of the mid to late 19th century which nearly wiped out the vine from eastern France.
How popular is Marve in 2026?
In 2026, Marve ranks #4,067 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Marve most popular?
Marve reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #4,067 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Marve a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Marve is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Marve?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marve include Anglo, Babette, Barny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Marve

Marve is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Marve's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #4,067. Use the chart and map above to compare Marve's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.