Melvin Deboer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melvin Deboer — French
243K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melvin Deboer is a name that combines French origins. The first name Melvin is a masculine given name of French origin. Melvin is a masculine given name and surname, likely a variant of Melville and a descendant of the French surname de Maleuin and the later Melwin. It may alternatively be spelled as Melvyn or, in Welsh, Melfyn and the name Melivinia or Melva may be used a feminine form. Of Norman French origin, originally Malleville, which translates to "bad town," it likely made its way into usage in Scotland as a result of the Norman conquest of England. It came into use as a given name as early as the 19th century, in English-speaking populations. The surname Deboer: Ad de Boer (born 1946), Dutch politician and journalist Alan DeBoer (born 1950/51), American businessman and Oregon politician Ale de Boer (born 1987), Dutch footballer Alice de Boer (1872–1955), medical doctor in Sri Lanka Arthur DeBoer (1917–2007), American cardiologist Betty de Boer (born 1971), Dutch politician Brent DeBoer, American singer-songwriter of The Dandy Warhols Cherie de Boer (born 1951), Dutch accordionist Christine de Boer (born 1983), Dutch comedy musician and cabaret performer Erik-Jan de Boer (born 1967), Dutch animation director Frank de Boer (born 1970), Dutch football de. Melvin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 243K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melvin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melvin

French

Melvin is a masculine given name and surname, likely a variant of Melville and a descendant of the French surname de Maleuin and the later Melwin. It may alternatively be spelled as Melvyn or, in Welsh, Melfyn and the name Melivinia or Melva may be used a feminine form. Of Norman French origin, originally Malleville, which translates to "bad town," it likely made its way into usage in Scotland as a result of the Norman conquest of England. It came into use as a given name as early as the 19th century, in English-speaking populations.

Surname: Deboer

English

Ad de Boer (born 1946), Dutch politician and journalist Alan DeBoer (born 1950/51), American businessman and Oregon politician Ale de Boer (born 1987), Dutch footballer Alice de Boer (1872–1955), medical doctor in Sri Lanka Arthur DeBoer (1917–2007), American cardiologist Betty de Boer (born 1971), Dutch politician Brent DeBoer, American singer-songwriter of The Dandy Warhols Cherie de Boer (born 1951), Dutch accordionist Christine de Boer (born 1983), Dutch comedy musician and cabaret performer Erik-Jan de Boer (born 1967), Dutch animation director Frank de Boer (born 1970), Dutch football de.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melvin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melvin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melvin Deboer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melvin Deboer:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melvin?
The first name Melvin originates from French. Melvin is a masculine given name and surname, likely a variant of Melville and a descendant of the French surname de Maleuin and the later Melwin. It may alternatively be spelled as Melvyn or, in Welsh, Melfyn and the name Melivinia or Melva may be used a feminine form. Of Norman French origin, originally Malleville, which translates to "bad town," it likely made its way into usage in Scotland as a result of the Norman conquest of England. It came into use as a given name as early as the 19th century, in English-speaking populations.
When was Melvin most popular?
The name Melvin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Deboer?
The surname Deboer originates from English. Ad de Boer (born 1946), Dutch politician and journalist Alan DeBoer (born 1950/51), American businessman and Oregon politician Ale de Boer (born 1987), Dutch footballer Alice de Boer (1872–1955), medical doctor in Sri Lanka Arthur DeBoer (1917–2007), American cardiologist Betty de Boer (born 1971), Dutch politician Brent DeBoer, American singer-songwriter of The Dandy Warhols Cherie de Boer (born 1951), Dutch accordionist Christine de Boer (born 1983), Dutch comedy musician and cabaret performer Erik-Jan de Boer (born 1967), Dutch animation director Frank de Boer (born 1970), Dutch football de.
What are the origins of the name Melvin Deboer?
The name Melvin Deboer combines two different traditions: the first name Melvin has French roots, while the surname Deboer originates from English.
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