Melvin vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Melvin Rank #876

Cedric Rank #945

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Melvin or Cedric more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Cedric mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Melvin and Cedric boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.