Devon vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Devon Rank #960

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Melvin mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Devon and Melvin boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.