What origin is the name Melbourne?

Melbourne comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Melbourne a popular name?

Melbourne is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Melbourne?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Melbourne — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Melbourne

Q: Is Melbourne a rare name?

Yes. Melbourne does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Melbourne

Melbourne

Boy

english

3 syllables

Melbourne is an english boy's name meaning "A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia.".

With english roots, Melbourne is a boy name that means "A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Melbourne

Very rare in US records

What does Melbourne mean?

Melbourne is a boy name of english origin meaning "A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia.".

Is Melbourne a rare name?

Yes. Melbourne does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Melbourne

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Melbourne

Melbourne means "A name of English origin meaning from the mill stream. It is most famously associated with the major city in Australia." — these names share that spirit.