Melvyn
- Pronunciation
- [Mel-vyn]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong Friend. Possibly Friend Of Michael.
- Origin
- English
Melvyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,360 baby boys have been named Melvyn. The name peaked in 1938 with 293 US births that year (rank #323).
Top States for Melvyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Melvyn births are: New York (885), California (256), Pennsylvania (222).
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Melvyn's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Melvyn
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Compare Melvyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Melvyn against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).