Melvin vs Elvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #1,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Melvin Rank #876

Elvin Rank #1,508

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1508 for Elvin.

Is Melvin or Elvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Elvin at #1508 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Elvin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Elvin means "elf friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Elvin boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Elvin is primarily a boy name.