Melvin vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Melvin Rank #876

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Anders mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Melvin and Anders boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.