Melvyn
A unisex name of Old English origin, meaning soft friend or mill friend.
Melvyn by the numbers
Melvyn was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 293 babies in 1938, so it is a 1930s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Melvyn. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Melvyn
Names that are said the same way as Melvyn, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Melvinfriend of mills or council friend321 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean friendship
Like Melvyn, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Ruthfriend or companion1,194 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Karafriend or dear; a form of Cara606 in the US (2017)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean gentleness
Like Melvyn, each of these has gentleness in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Leahweary; also delicate5,168 in the US (2017)
- Alicenoble, of noble kind825 in England and Wales (2025)
- Delilahdelicate, languishing1,180 in England and Wales (2025)
- Paulsmall or humble1,684 in the US (2017)
- Milliegentle strength; from Millicent or Amelia1,080 in England and Wales (2025)
- Alisonnoble kind; a form of Alice812 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Melvyn
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