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Telvin

TEL-vin

Popularity

#12150

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

588

Peak Year

#105 in 1992

First Recorded

1977

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Modern name; likely a combination or variant. Could be a derivative of Melvin, which has Scottish/Celtic roots.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Telvin Smith

    Former American football linebacker, Jacksonville Jaguars

Similar Names

MelvinKelvinCalvinDevin

Personality Traits

LoyalDeterminedStrongProtective

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