Melvin vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Melvin Rank #876

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Bear mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Melvin and Bear boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.