Melvin vs Avi

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 #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Melvin Rank #876

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Avi mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melvin and Avi boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.