The Viscount of Melbourne is a title in the British peerage, created in 1837. It is associated with the city of Melbourne, which was named after the first holder of the title, William Lamb, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The title is part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom and is typically inherited. The title of Viscount is one of the lower ranks in the British nobility, positioned above a baron and below an earl. The current holder of the title is a descendant of the original viscount, and the title remains a symbol of historical significance in British aristocracy.