Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Crystal Flower
Pronunciation: MEHL-vin, /ˈmɛlvɪn/, M EH L V IH N
Popularity Rank: #2,084
Derived from the Old English name Maelwine, meaning 'council friend' or 'friend of the council'. It combines the elements 'mael' (council) and 'wine' (friend). Melvin is a strong and classic name often associated with leadership and wisdom.
The name Melvin is of English origin and means Crystal Flower. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melvin is commonly found in United States of America, France, Netherlands, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEHL-vin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛlvɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH L V IH N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Melvin is recorded 31,820 times globally, ranking it as the 2,084th most common name worldwide.
Melvin is most prevalent in United States of America, with 9,760 occurrences, making it the 579th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Melvin is found among 1 in every 106 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #579 | 1 : 185 |
| France | #851 | 1 : 409 |
| Netherlands | #352 | 1 : 141 |
| Guatemala | #107 | 1 : 106 |
| Malaysia | #787 | 1 : 1,182 |
| South Africa | #1,394 | 1 : 1,552 |
| Singapore | #249 | 1 : 405 |
| Costa Rica | #221 | 1 : 118 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,267 | 1 : 3,253 |
| Panama | #290 | 1 : 272 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melvin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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