Melvin vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Melvin Rank #876

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Darius mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Melvin and Darius boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.