Melvyn
Meaning of Melvyn
Melvyn is a male name with English origin. It is pronounced as MEL-vin (/ˈmɛl.vɪn/). The name Melvyn is a variation of the name Melvin. In terms of popularity, according to data for newborns in Ohio, the name Melvyn had varying occurrences and ranks throughout the years. For example, in 1942, there were 10 occurrences of the name with a rank of 337. Similarly, in 1937, there were 17 occurrences and a rank of 233. The name Melvyn carries no specific associations or meanings other than being a traditional and timeless choice for parents looking for a classic English name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MEL-vin (/ˈmɛl.vɪn/)
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Notable People Named Melvyn
| Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg of Wigton, is an English broadcaster, author, and parliamentarian known for his work on The South Bank Show and BBC Radio 4's In Our Time. |
| Melvyn Douglas was an American actor known for his suave leading man roles in the 1930s and later for mature and fatherly characters, winning two Academy Awards and being one of 24 performers to win the Triple Crown of Acting. |
| Melvyn Paul Leffler is an esteemed American historian and educator, known for his award-winning books on the Cold War era. |
| Melvyn Weiss - Melvyn I. Weiss was an American attorney known for co-founding the plaintiff class action law firm Milberg Weiss. |
| Melvyn Tan Ban Eng is a Singapore-born British classical pianist known for his expertise in historical performance practice. |
