Harlem vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Harlem Rank #1,015

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Harlem or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Melvin mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Harlem and Melvin boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.