Melvin vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Melvin Rank #876

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Abner mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melvin and Abner boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.