Melbin
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Melbin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 50 babies have been named Melbin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melbin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,648 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,648
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"dweller by the fair or pleasant river..."
#26,794 in US
Greek origin
"Exclamation of triumphant discovery"
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Modern American origin
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#26,848 in US
American English origin
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#26,800 in US
Germanic (via Harriet) origin
"home ruler"
#26,480 in US
Old English belle origin
"bell ringer"
#26,566 in US
Hebrew origin
"dwelling place"
#26,631 in US
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About the Name Melbin
Melbin is a boy name .
Melbin is currently ranked #26,648 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melbin include Mel, Melb, Melby, Melbie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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