John Melville is the name of:
John Melville (1902–1986), British painter John Melville of Glenbervie (died c. 1420), Scottish sheriff and murder victim John Melville of Raith (died 1548), Scottish laird John Melville, 3rd Lord Melville (died 1643) - see Earl of Melville John Melville (lord provost) (1802–1860), Scottish lawyer and Lord Provost of Edinburgh John Melville (cricketer) (1895–1951), Scottish cricket player
See also John Leslie-Melville, 12th Earl of Leven (1886–1913), Scottish soldier and banker