Melvin

Boy's name

Melvin is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old Welsh name Myllyn, meaning "mill worker" or the Old English name Maelwine, meaning "council friend."

Meaning Of Bad Town
Origin Scottish
U.S. births in 2023 275
Peak year 1928

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Melvin Van Peebles - Filmmaker, actor, and playwright.
  • Melvin Franklin - Singer with The Temptations.
  • Melvin Gordon - NFL running back.
  • Melvin Purvis - FBI agent who pursued John Dillinger.
  • Melvin Ingram - NFL linebacker.
  • Melvin Ejim - Professional basketball player.
  • Melvin Mora - MLB player for the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Melvin Guillard - MMA fighter.
  • Melvin Benn - Founder of music festival Reading and Leeds.
  • Melvin Laird - U.S. Secretary of Defense under Nixon.

Brothers for Melvin

Boy names closely related to Melvin

Bryce Shawn Trent Chase Cole Stephen Jonas Gavin

Sisters for Melvin

Girl names closely related to Melvin

Susan Kathleen Bria Raina Tori Lena Delaney Jillian

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Melvin

Melva Melvyn

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