Melvin

Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-ihn ]

Girl Name #70,729 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melvin is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHLV-ihn.

Parents who love the name Melvin often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,729
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie Melvie

Also a Boy Name

Melvin is also used as a boy name, ranked #876.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melvin

Is Melvin a boy or girl name?

Melvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70729. As a boy name, it is ranked #876. Melvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Melvin?

Melvin is pronounced m-EHLV-ihn.

How popular is the name Melvin?

Melvin is currently ranked #70729 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Melvin?

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

Is Melvin a common or rare name?

Melvin is an uncommon name, ranked #70729 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Melvin

Melvin is a girl name .

Is Melvin a boy or girl name? Melvin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,729 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #876. Melvin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Melvin is currently ranked #70,729 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Melvin include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Melvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.