Chief or noble friend
Nelvin is a rare name likely formed as a modern blend of Nelson and Melvin or as a variant of the Gaelic name Melvin. It carries the combined connotations of 'son of Neil' and 'gentle chieftain' or 'council friend.'
Less common today
Nelvin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,752 in 1992.
Peruvian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
