Melvin vs Adolf

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 #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Melvin Rank #876

Adolf Rank #26,599

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Melvin or Adolf more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Adolf mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Melvin and Adolf boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.