Melvin vs Devon

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 #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Melvin Rank #876

Devon Rank #960

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Melvin or Devon more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Devon mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Melvin and Devon boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.