Melvin Rendon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melvin Rendon — French
243K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melvin Rendon 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 Rendon: Ana Rendón (born 1986), Colombian archer Andrés Rendón, Colombian karateka Anthony Rendon (born 1990), American baseball player Anthony Rendon (politician), American politician Daniel Rendón Herrera, Colombian drug trafficker Del Rendon (1965–2005), American musician Estanislao Rendón (1806-1874), Venezuelan politician James Rendón (born 1985), Colombian racewalker John Toro Rendón (born 1958), Colombian football referee Juan José Rendón (born 1964), Venezuelan publicist Manuel Rendon (born 1987), Venezuelan engineer Manuel Rendón Seminario (1894–1982), Ecuadorian painter María Chacón Rendón, . 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: Rendon

Spanish

Ana Rendón (born 1986), Colombian archer Andrés Rendón, Colombian karateka Anthony Rendon (born 1990), American baseball player Anthony Rendon (politician), American politician Daniel Rendón Herrera, Colombian drug trafficker Del Rendon (1965–2005), American musician Estanislao Rendón (1806-1874), Venezuelan politician James Rendón (born 1985), Colombian racewalker John Toro Rendón (born 1958), Colombian football referee Juan José Rendón (born 1964), Venezuelan publicist Manuel Rendon (born 1987), Venezuelan engineer Manuel Rendón Seminario (1894–1982), Ecuadorian painter María Chacón Rendón, .

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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 Rendon

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 Rendon:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Rendon?
The surname Rendon originates from Spanish. Ana Rendón (born 1986), Colombian archer Andrés Rendón, Colombian karateka Anthony Rendon (born 1990), American baseball player Anthony Rendon (politician), American politician Daniel Rendón Herrera, Colombian drug trafficker Del Rendon (1965–2005), American musician Estanislao Rendón (1806-1874), Venezuelan politician James Rendón (born 1985), Colombian racewalker John Toro Rendón (born 1958), Colombian football referee Juan José Rendón (born 1964), Venezuelan publicist Manuel Rendon (born 1987), Venezuelan engineer Manuel Rendón Seminario (1894–1982), Ecuadorian painter María Chacón Rendón, .
What are the origins of the name Melvin Rendon?
The name Melvin Rendon combines two different traditions: the first name Melvin has French roots, while the surname Rendon originates from Spanish.
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