Melvin vs Harlem

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 #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Melvin Rank #876

Harlem Rank #1,015

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Melvin or Harlem more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Harlem mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Melvin and Harlem boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.