Melville vs Zimbalist

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zimbalist

Boy #29,471 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cymbal player, dulcimer musician"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,471
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zim, Zimmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Melville Rank #23,773
Zimbalist Rank #29,471

Melville is more popular, ranked #23773 vs #29471 for Zimbalist.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melville ___

No pairings available yet.

Zimbalist ___

  • Zimbalist Aaron
  • Zimbalist David
  • Zimbalist Samuel
  • Zimbalist Isaac
  • Zimbalist Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Zimbalist

Efrem Jasper Cosimo Solomon Barnaby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melville or Zimbalist more popular?

Melville is more popular, ranked #23773 compared to Zimbalist at #29471 in the United States.

What do Melville and Zimbalist mean?

Zimbalist means "cymbal player, dulcimer musician" (Yiddish origin).

Are Melville and Zimbalist boy or girl names?

Melville is primarily a girl name. Zimbalist is primarily a boy name.

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