Mel

Q: Is Mel a boy or girl name?

Mel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #9357, and as a girl name it ranks #6911.

Q: How popular is the name Mel?

Mel is ranked #9357 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHL ]

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Boy Name #9,357 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Mel is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHL.

Parents who love the name Mel often also consider Euro, Vivien, Abigail .

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Popularity Over Time

#9,357

Current Rank

Peaked 1958 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,357
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Melvin #876 Melo #2220 Melchizedek #4738

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Mel Asher

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Mel Carter

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Mel David

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Mel Cole

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Mel Ethan

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Also a Girl Name

Mel is also used as a girl name, ranked #6911.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mel

Is Mel a boy or girl name?

Mel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9357. As a girl name, it is ranked #6911. Mel is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mel?

Mel is pronounced m-EHL.

How popular is the name Mel?

Mel is currently ranked #9357 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mel a common or rare name?

Mel is an uncommon name, ranked #9357 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mel

Mel is a boy name .

Is Mel a boy or girl name? Mel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,357 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,911. Mel is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mel is currently ranked #9,357 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mel include Melvin, Melo, Melchizedek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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