Meldon
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLD-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meldon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 112 babies have been named Meldon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meldon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,556 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,556
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Welsh origin
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About the Name Meldon
Meldon is a boy name .
Meldon is currently ranked #28,556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meldon include Mel, Meld, Meldy, Meldie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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