Brett vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Brett Rank #1,061

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Brett or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Melvin mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Brett and Melvin boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.