Boy Name · English Origin
Melville
Considering Melville? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Worthy of love", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Melbourne.
Melville meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Melville to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Melville as M·E·L·V·I·L·L·E, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Melville is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Melville variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Melvillea, Melvillee, Melvilley, Melvill.
- Nicknames: Melv and M.
- Middle names: Pair Melville with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Melville middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Melbourne, Melford, Melburn, Melvin, Melven — full picks on the sibling names for Melville guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Melville? Browse our names like Melville guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Melville
What does the name Melville mean?
Melville means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Melville?
Melville originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Melville?
Melville has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Melville a boy's or girl's name?
Melville is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Melville in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Melville sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Melville?
Names that share Melville's sound and style include Melbourne, Melford, Melburn, Melvin, Melven.
What middle names pair well with Melville?
Good middle-name fits for Melville pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Melville is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Melville is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Melville?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Melville share its rhythm without rhyming — Melbourne, Melford, Melburn all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.