Melvin Warrick

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melvin Warrick — French
243K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melvin Warrick 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 Warrick: Warrick Brown, fictional character on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Warrick Brownlow-Pike (born 1985), British puppeteer Warrick L. Carter (1942–2017), music educator Warrick Couch (born 1954), Australian astronomer Warrick Dunn (born 1975), American football running back Warrick Fynn, South African cricketer Warrick Gelant, rugby character Warrick Giddey, Australian basketball player Warrick Holdman (born 1975), American football linebacker Warrick Palmateer (born 1969), Australian artist Warrick Scheffer, darts player Surname Bryan Warrick (born 1959), American basketball player Cynthia War. 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: Warrick

English

Warrick Brown, fictional character on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Warrick Brownlow-Pike (born 1985), British puppeteer Warrick L. Carter (1942–2017), music educator Warrick Couch (born 1954), Australian astronomer Warrick Dunn (born 1975), American football running back Warrick Fynn, South African cricketer Warrick Gelant, rugby character Warrick Giddey, Australian basketball player Warrick Holdman (born 1975), American football linebacker Warrick Palmateer (born 1969), Australian artist Warrick Scheffer, darts player Surname Bryan Warrick (born 1959), American basketball player Cynthia War.

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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 Warrick

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 Warrick:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Warrick?
The surname Warrick originates from English. Warrick Brown, fictional character on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Warrick Brownlow-Pike (born 1985), British puppeteer Warrick L. Carter (1942–2017), music educator Warrick Couch (born 1954), Australian astronomer Warrick Dunn (born 1975), American football running back Warrick Fynn, South African cricketer Warrick Gelant, rugby character Warrick Giddey, Australian basketball player Warrick Holdman (born 1975), American football linebacker Warrick Palmateer (born 1969), Australian artist Warrick Scheffer, darts player Surname Bryan Warrick (born 1959), American basketball player Cynthia War.
What are the origins of the name Melvin Warrick?
The name Melvin Warrick combines two different traditions: the first name Melvin has French roots, while the surname Warrick originates from English.
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