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The name Melvin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "mael" meaning "council" or "meeting" and "wine" meaning "friend". Melvin is a combination of these two words, which means "friend of the council" or "friend of the meeting". The name was popularized in the 19th century and has been used as a given name for boys.Some notable people with the name Melvin include Melvin Purvis, an American law enforcement officer who served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Melvin Franklin, an American bass singer and member of the vocal group The Temptations, and Melvin Gordon, an American football running back for the Denver Broncos.

The name Melvin is most popular in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.

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