What origin is the name Melvin?

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

Is Melvin a popular name?

Melvin 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 brother names for Melvin?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Melvin — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Melvin

Q: Is Melvin a rare name?

Yes. Melvin 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 Melvin

Melvin

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Melvin is an irish unisex name meaning "This Irish name has several associations, including 'leader,' 'chief,' or historically, a 'mill worker.'".

The meaning of Melvin is "This Irish name has several associations, including 'leader,' 'chief,' or historically, a 'mill worker.'" — a unisex name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish name has several associations, including 'leader,' 'chief,' or historically, a 'mill worker.'

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Melvin

Very rare in US records

What does Melvin mean?

Melvin is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name has several associations, including 'leader,' 'chief,' or historically, a 'mill worker.'".

Is Melvin a rare name?

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

Brother names that go with Melvin

Liam Aiden Aidan Sean Declan Patrick

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Melvin means "This Irish name has several associations, including 'leader,' 'chief,' or historically, a 'mill worker.'" — these names share that spirit.