Melvin vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Melvin Rank #876

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Calvin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Melvin and Calvin boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.