Melvin vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Melvin Rank #876

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Derrick mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Melvin and Derrick boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.