Anders vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Anders Rank #835

Melvin Rank #876

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Anders or Melvin more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Anders and Melvin mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Anders and Melvin boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.