Melville
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melville first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 319 babies have been named Melville in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melville is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,670 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,670
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Melville is also used as a girl name, ranked #23773.
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About the Name Melville
Melville is a boy name .
Is Melville a boy or girl name? Melville is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,670 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,773. Melville is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melville is currently ranked #29,670 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melville include Mel, Melv, Melvy, Melvie, Melvi, Melviy, Melviie, Lle, Lley, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melville include Melvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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