Leif vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leif

Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Leif Rank #926

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Leif or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Leif and Melvin mean?

Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Leif and Melvin boy or girl names?

Leif is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.