What Does the Name Melvyn Mean?

Melvyn is often interpreted through its Welsh origins as 'chief or leader.' It can also mean 'protector' or 'gentle chieftain' based on its adaptations in the French language.

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The name Melvyn has its origins in Old English and Old Welsh, tracing back to the medieval Anglo-Norman name 'Malvinius,' and the Welsh personal name 'Melfin.' It is a variant of the name Melvin.

  • Babies named Melvyn in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 5
  • Nicknames:
    • Mel
    • Mels
    • Melly
    • Vin
    • Vinnie
  • Full Names:
    • Melvyn Alexander
    • Melvyn James
    • Melvyn David
    • Melvyn Charles
    • Melvyn Jonathan
  • Famous Namesakes: Melvyn Bragg-Broadcaster/Writer, Melvyn Douglas-Actor, Melvyn Gale-Cellist, Melvyn Hayes-Actor, Melvyn Morrow-Writer.
  • Gender: Primarily Male, but can be used for females in some cultures.
  • Numerology: Melvyn is associated with the numerology number 7, which claims intuition, introspection, and a quest for knowledge. It describes people named Melvyn as analytical, philosophical, and interested in finding deeper meanings in life.

While not extremely common, Melvyn saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century. It's more traditional in older generations and is considered somewhat rare among younger people. The spelling variant 'Melvin' remains more popular.

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