Melville Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Melville Name at a Glance

Name	Melville
Meaning	A Scottish surname based on a French place name.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Melville Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Melville means “A Scottish surname based on a French place name”. 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.

Melville Name Origin

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

Is Melville a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Melville

When considering Melville 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.