Melville

Q: How popular is the name Melville?

Melville is ranked #29670 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-ihl ]

Boy Name #29,670 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melville is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHLV-ihl.

Parents who love the name Melville often also consider Ebony, Leevon, .

Popularity Over Time

#29,670

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,670
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Melvin #876

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie Melvie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Melville Charles

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Melville Dominic

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Melville Diego

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Melville Jayden

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Melville Brooks

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Melville Adriel

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Melville Damian

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Melville Bennett

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Melville Angel

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Melville Andrew

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Also a Girl Name

Melville is also used as a girl name, ranked #23773.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melville

Is Melville a boy or girl name?

Melville is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29670. As a girl name, it is ranked #23773. Melville is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Melville?

Melville is pronounced m-EHLV-ihl.

How popular is the name Melville?

Melville is currently ranked #29670 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Melville?

Common nicknames for Melville include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melvie.

Is Melville a common or rare name?

Melville is an uncommon name, ranked #29670 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Mey, Melie, and Melvie. 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.