Heath vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Heath Rank #852

Melvin Rank #876

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Heath or Melvin more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Heath and Melvin mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Heath and Melvin boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.