Melvin vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Melvin Rank #876

Grey Rank #878

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Melvin or Grey more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Grey mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Grey boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.