Melvin
Origin/Usage
English, French
Pronunciation
MEL-vin
Meaning
Bad settlement
More info about the name "Melvin"

Melvin developed from the name Melville. Melville is a French locational name for people who come from Malleville in Normandy. It is derived from the Old French words 'mal', which means 'bad', and 'ville', which means 'settlement'.

Popularity of the Name Melvin
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Melvyn

Famous Melvins

Melvin Calvin - Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry
Melvin Baker - football player
Melvin Booker - basketball player
Melvin Ely - basketball player
Melvin Rice - football player

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