Carl vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Melvin mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Carl and Melvin boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.