Curtis vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Curtis Rank #929

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Melvin mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Curtis and Melvin boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.