Melvin vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

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Melvin Rank #876

Abbas Rank #1,882

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Melvin or Abbas more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Abbas mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Melvin and Abbas boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.