As A Surname
As a surname, Melvin is a modernized version of the Scottish clan name Melville (surname). The name Melville was shortened to “Melvin” during the Scottish Reformation period.
- Allan Melvin (1923–2008), American actor
- Bob Melvin (born 1961), Major League baseball player
- Chasity Melvin (born 1976), American basketball player
- Doug Melvin (born 1952), Major League Baseball front office executive
- Doug Melvin (rower) (born 1928), British rower
- Eric Melvin, guitarist in punk band NOFX
- John Melvin (1887–1917), officer in the United States Navy
- Leland D. Melvin, an African American NASA astronaut and University of Richmond wide receiver
- Sir Martin Melvin (1879–1952), British businessman and newspaper manager
- Murray Melvin (born 1932), English stage and film actor
- Rachel Melvin (born 1985), American actress
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