Jon vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Jon Rank #893

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Melvin mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Jon and Melvin boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.