Melville
- Pronunciation
- [Mel-ville]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Leader
- Origin
- Celtic
Melville Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,269 baby boys have been named Melville. The name peaked in 1918 with 77 US births that year (rank #730).
Top States for Melville
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Melville births are: New York (209), California (52), Illinois (49).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Melville
If you like Melville's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Melville's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Melville
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Compare Melville to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Melville against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).