Dash vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Dash Rank #969

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Melvin mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Dash and Melvin boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.