Melvyn

Melvyn is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2017.

Melvyn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Melvyn

Melvyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Melvyn first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #323 in 1938, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,360 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Melvyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#323 in 1938
Peak year
1938
Total since 1880
4,360

Melvyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1889 in 2000
Babies named Melvyn in 2017
3
Total since 1996
43

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melvyn mean?

The meaning of Melvyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Melvyn a boy or girl name?

Melvyn is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2017.

What origin is the name Melvyn?

Melvyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Melvyn?

Melvyn first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #323 in 1938, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].