Melvin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle council friend, wise and thoughtful.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #753
- Peak
- #47 in 1926
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Melvin Means
Melvin is a boy name of English origin. A gentle council friend, wise and thoughtful.
How Popular Melvin Is
Melvin currently ranks #753 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #47 in 1926. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Melvin
- Melvin reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #47 in 1926.
- Melvin has been a top 100 name across 168+ years of American history.
- Melvin is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Melvin
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Melvin
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Questions About Melvin
What does Melvin mean?
Melvin is a boy name of English origin. A gentle council friend, wise and thoughtful.
How popular is Melvin?
Melvin currently ranks #753 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #47 in 1926. It has held steady.
Where does Melvin come from?
Melvin comes from English roots. Melvin reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #47 in 1926.
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