Melville

Boy

Origin: English

Meaning

“settlement near mill town”

Cultural Notes

Best known as the surname of Herman Melville author of Moby-Dick; rarely used as a given name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1880s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Melville

  • Herman Melville
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