Melvin vs Cason

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 #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

American English

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Melvin Rank #876

Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Cason mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Melvin and Cason boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.