Melville
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-ihl ]
Melville is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,773 in the US, popular nicknames include Mel, Mey, and Melie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,773
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Melville is also used as a boy name, ranked #29670.
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About the Name Melville
Melville is a girl name .
Is Melville a boy or girl name? Melville is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,773 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,670. Melville is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melville is currently ranked #23,773 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melville include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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