Melvin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Melvin Name at a Glance

Name	Melvin
Meaning	Chief.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Melvin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Melvin means “Chief”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Melvin Name Origin

Our database records Melvin under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Melvin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Melvin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Melvin

When considering Melvin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.