#8722024 rank
1928peak year
237,044babies named Melvin since 1880
▼ 12%5-year trend
Melvin popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Melvin mean?
From the Scottish surname Melville, from Norman French place names such as Malleville, 'bad settlement'. A top American name in the early 1900s, now a retro revival candidate.
OriginScottish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Melvin
Same era, same vibe — if you like Melvin, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Melvins
- Mel Brooks, comedian
Spellings & variants
Melville
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