Melvin vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Melvin Rank #876

Alec Rank #880

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Melvin or Alec more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Alec mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Melvin and Alec boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.