Melvin

Melvin Meaning & Origin

About Melvin
The name Melvin is of English origin and is derived from the Old Welsh name Meilyr, meaning "ruler" or "prince." It is a masculine name that has been used since medieval times and carries connotations of leadership, authority, and nobility. Melvin is a name often associated with individuals who possess strong leadership qualities and a commanding presence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melvin are male.

Melvin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.95% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛlvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melvin in Braille

Here's how to represent Melvin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Melvin in braille

How to Spell the Name Melvin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Melvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Melvin in sign language

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