The nameMelvyn
Melvyn is the British spelling of Melvin. It was a top 350 American name in 1938.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
Melvyn is usually traced to a Scottish surname, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Scottish.
History
In the United States Melvyn reached 323rd place in 1938.
Famous people named Melvyn
- Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster
- Melvyn Douglas, actor
Popularity of the name Melvyn
Melvyn in the United States
Melvyn was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 1,508 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Melvyn. Its rise began around 1917, and it peaked in 1938. Half of all babies named Melvyn in the United States were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Melvyn in France
Melvyn was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,640 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Melvyn. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Melvyn in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 106 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melvyn mean?
Melvyn is usually traced to a Scottish surname, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Melvyn?
Scottish.
Is Melvyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Melvyn is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Melvyn?
Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster; Melvyn Douglas, actor.