Melson
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLS-uhn ]
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Melson first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 8 babies have been named Melson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melson is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,438 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,438
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Melson
Melson is a boy name .
Melson is currently ranked #11,438 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melson include Mel, Mels, Melsy, Melsie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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