Melvin Kaminsky's 5 syllables (2 + 3) hit the Hollywood sweet spot.
Melvin's 2 beats vs. Kaminsky's 3 create a natural cinematic snap.
Melvin Kaminsky's softer consonants cost it screen presence.
Melvin Kaminsky misses the alliteration hook that makes names stick.
Melvin (6 letters) and Kaminsky (8) are balanced in length — clean on any poster or marquee.
Melvin Kaminsky's uncommon phonemes make it harder for audiences to latch on.
Melvin Kaminsky has decent vowel richness, but stronger A and O sounds would lift it.