The baby name Melvil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-vil (IPA: /ˈmɛlvɪl/).
The baby name Melvil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-vil (IPA: /ˈmɛlvɪl/).
Melvil is English, French in Origin.
Melvil is a streamlined variant of Melville, a Scottish surname of Norman toponymic origin that later became a given name. It points to families from places called Malleville or Merville in Normandy, built on Old French ville “settlement” with varying first elements; proposed readings include mal “poor/rocky” or mer “sea,” yielding senses like “farm/settlement by poor ground” or “seaside town.” As a forename, Melvil thus carries the habitual-name meaning “one from Melville.”
The spelling Melvil gained notice through librarian Melvil Dewey (1851–1931), who adopted it under his spelling-reform principles; it also appears in French use (e.g., actor Melvil Poupaud). The name peaked modestly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains rare. Variants and related forms include Melville (standard), Melvile, the nickname Mel, and the often-confused but etymologically separate Melvin.
| Melvil Poupaud Melvil Poupaud is a French actor and musician, best known for his role in the film 'Time to Leave'. He has also appeared in movies like 'A Summer's Tale' and 'Laurence Anyways'. Born in 1973, Melvil has made a significant impact in both the French film and music scenes. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #364 | 24 | 2,865 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Melvil is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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