Melvin vs Curtis

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 #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Melvin Rank #876

Curtis Rank #929

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Melvin or Curtis more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Curtis mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Melvin and Curtis boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.