Melvin vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Melvin Rank #876

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Heath mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Heath boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.