Melvin vs Elisha

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 #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Melvin Rank #876

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Elisha mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melvin and Elisha boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.