Melvin vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Melvin Rank #876

Billy Rank #1,051

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Melvin or Billy more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Billy mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Melvin and Billy boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.