Melvyn
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melvyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 994 babies have been named Melvyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melvyn is past its peak , currently ranked #37,985 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,985
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melvyn
Melvyn is a boy name .
Is Melvyn a boy or girl name? Melvyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,985 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,844. Melvyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Melvyn is currently ranked #37,985 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melvyn include Mel, Melv, Melvy, Melvie, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melvyn include Melvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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