Melvin - Wikipedia Melvin is a masculine given name and surname, likely a variant of Melville and a descendant of the French surname de Maleuin and the later Melwin [1] It may alternatively be spelled as Melvyn or, in Welsh, Melfyn and the name Melivinia or Melva may be used a feminine form
Melvin: meaning, origin, and significance explained The name Melvin, a traditional English name, holds a special meaning that reflects qualities of strength and kindness Originating from the English language, the name Melvin is associated with the concept of a “Gentle Lord ”
Meaning, origin and history of the name Melvin This name has been used in America since the 19th century It became popular in the early 20th century and reached a peak in the late 1920s, but has steadily declined since then (closely mirroring the similar-sounding but unrelated names Marvin and Alvin)