The nameMelvil
Melvil is a boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Scottish and Norman
Meaning
It comes from the Scottish surname Melville, taken from a Norman place name.
Origin
Scottish and Norman.
History
First given in France in the mid 1990s, Melvil peaked around 2010, then declined.
Famous people named Melvil
- Melvil Poupaud, French actor
Popularity of the name Melvil
Melvil in France
Melvil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 420 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Melvil. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Melvil in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melvil mean?
It comes from the Scottish surname Melville, taken from a Norman place name.
What is the origin of the name Melvil?
Scottish and Norman.
Is Melvil a girl's or a boy's name?
Melvil is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Melvil?
Melvil Poupaud, French actor.