Jerry vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Melvin Rank #876

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Jerry or Melvin more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Melvin mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Jerry and Melvin boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.