Melvin vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Melvin Rank #876

Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Douglas mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Melvin and Douglas boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.