| Meaning | council friend, mill friend |
| Origin | Celtic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mel-vin |
Melvin is a charming baby boy name of Celtic origin. It combines the elements "mel," meaning "chief" or "king," with "win," denoting "friend" or "lover," giving the name its delightful meaning of "chief friend" or "king's friend." Melvin carries a sense of strength and loyalty, making it a great choice for parents seeking a name with historical and noble connotations.
The name Melvin has a timeless quality that has withstood the test of time. Its variations, including Melvyn, Melville, and Mel, offer parents options to personalize the name while maintaining its essence. Melvin also shares similarities with names like Marvin, Kelvin, Elvin, and Calvin, providing a range of alternatives for those looking for similar options.
Throughout history, Melvin has been associated with remarkable individuals such as Melvin Van Peebles, a renowned filmmaker, and Melvin Franklin, a talented singer with The Temptations. Fictional characters like Melvin Udall from "As Good as It Gets" and Melvin Sneedly from the "Captain Underpants" series add a touch of whimsy to the name's appeal.
Melvin is a name that carries strength, friendship, and a touch of regality, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with character and charm for their baby boy.
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| Melvin Van Peebles | American filmmaker and actor |
| Melvin Gordon | American football player |
| Melvin Franklin | American singer with The Temptations |
| Melvin Ejim | Canadian professional basketball player |
| Melvin Laird | American politician and Secretary of Defense |
| Melvin Belli | American lawyer known for high-profile cases |
| Melvin Guillard | American mixed martial artist |
| Melvin Manhoef | Dutch-Surinamese kickboxer and MMA fighter |
| Melvin Purvis | American FBI agent known for pursuing gangsters |
| Melvin Tolson | African-American poet and educator |
| Melvin Schwartz | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Melvin B. Tolson | American poet and writer |
| Melvin Edwards | American sculptor and visual artist |
| Melvin Rhyne | American jazz organist |
| Melvin Costa | Brazilian football player |
| Melvin Ingram | American football player |
| Melvin Dummar | American claimant to Howard Hughes' estate |
| Melvin Seals | American musician and keyboardist |
| Melvin Adams | American basketball player and motivational speaker |
| Melvin Mora | Venezuelan former baseball player |
| Melvin Udall | Character played by Jack Nicholson in "As Good as It Gets" |
| Melvin Ferd | Character from the movie "The Toxic Avenger" |
| Melvin O'Connell | Character from the movie "The Mummy" |
| Melvin Stominger | Character from the TV show "Family Guy" |
| Melvin Frohike | Character from the TV show "The X-Files" |
| Melvin Dumar | Character from the video game "Max Payne" |
| Melvin Butters | Character from the TV show "South Park" |
| Melvin Q. Magoo | Character from the "Mr. Magoo" cartoons |
| Melvin Sneedly | Character from the movie "Captain Underpants - The First Epic Movie" |
| Melvin Underbelly | Character from the book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" |
| Melvin Gorgonzola | Character from the TV show "Futurama" |
| Melvin Junko | Character from the movie "The Garbage Pail Kids Movie" |
| Melvin Sassafras | Character from the movie "Angus" |
| Melvin Oomp | Character from the movie "Flushed Away" |
| Melvin Scrooge | Character from the TV show "DuckTales" |
| Melvin Amadeus Moody | Character from the TV show "The Loud House" |
| Melvin Tooley | Character from the movie "Revenge of the Nerds" |
| Melvin Harris | Character from the TV show "The Office" |
| Melvin Tinker | Character from the movie "Surf's Up" |