Melvyn
MEL-vin
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
4,370
Peak Year
#293 in 1938
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of debated origin. Possibly from a Welsh place name, Maelwyn. 'Mael' means 'chief' or 'prince'. Possibly of English origin as well.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Melvyn Douglas
American actor, two-time Oscar winner
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