Melvin vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Melvin Rank #876

Alvin Rank #792

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Alvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Alvin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Alvin boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.