Melvin Jacinto

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melvin Jacinto — French
243K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melvin Jacinto 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 Jacinto: Andreia Jacinto (born 2002), Portuguese footballer António Jacinto (1924–1991), Angolan poet and politician Bayani Jacinto (born 1969), Filipino lawyer and jurist Emilio Jacinto (1875–1899), Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution Juan Jacinto (born 1978), Dominican judoka Manny Jacinto, Filipino-Canadian actor Ramon Jacinto (born 1945), Filipino businessman, musician, radio TV personality and former government official Norrie Jacinto (born 1945), Filipino singer, aka the Neil Sedaka of the Philippines 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: Jacinto

Spanish

Andreia Jacinto (born 2002), Portuguese footballer António Jacinto (1924–1991), Angolan poet and politician Bayani Jacinto (born 1969), Filipino lawyer and jurist Emilio Jacinto (1875–1899), Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution Juan Jacinto (born 1978), Dominican judoka Manny Jacinto, Filipino-Canadian actor Ramon Jacinto (born 1945), Filipino businessman, musician, radio TV personality and former government official Norrie Jacinto (born 1945), Filipino singer, aka the Neil Sedaka of the Philippines

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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 Jacinto

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 Jacinto:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Jacinto?
The surname Jacinto originates from Spanish. Andreia Jacinto (born 2002), Portuguese footballer António Jacinto (1924–1991), Angolan poet and politician Bayani Jacinto (born 1969), Filipino lawyer and jurist Emilio Jacinto (1875–1899), Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution Juan Jacinto (born 1978), Dominican judoka Manny Jacinto, Filipino-Canadian actor Ramon Jacinto (born 1945), Filipino businessman, musician, radio TV personality and former government official Norrie Jacinto (born 1945), Filipino singer, aka the Neil Sedaka of the Philippines
What are the origins of the name Melvin Jacinto?
The name Melvin Jacinto combines two different traditions: the first name Melvin has French roots, while the surname Jacinto originates from Spanish.
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