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Melvin
BoyMeaning of Melvin: English: 'council protector'
Melvin is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 962nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1322nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#962
243 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1322
20 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
247,075
First recorded 1880 · peak 1928
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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