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    Melvyn

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Melvyn

    Melvyn

    Boy
    irish
    2 syllables

    Melvyn is an irish boy's name meaning "Leader; mill worker; strong friend. possibly friend of michael".

    The meaning of Melvyn is "Leader; mill worker; strong friend. possibly friend of michael" — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Leader; mill worker; strong friend. possibly friend of michael

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Melvyn

    Very rare in US records

    What does Melvyn mean?

    Melvyn is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Leader; mill worker; strong friend. possibly friend of michael".

    Is Melvyn a rare name?

    Yes. Melvyn 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 Melvyn

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Melvyn

    Melvyn means "Leader; mill worker; strong friend. possibly friend of michael" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Mason — "Stone worker, builder" (english)
    • Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)

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