Quick answer
Melvin is a boy name.
Pronunciation: English /ˈmɛl.vɪn/.
Meaning and history
From a Scots surname that was a variant of Melville. This name has been used in America since the 19th century. It became popular in the early 20th century and reached a peak in the late 1920s, but has steadily declined since then (closely mirroring the similar-sounding but unrelated names Marvin and Alvin ).
Notes and context
Usage: english, swedish