Melvin vs Idris

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 #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ardent lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Arabic Islamic West African

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Melvin Rank #876

Idris Rank #740

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Idris more popular?

Idris is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Idris mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Idris means "ardent lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Melvin and Idris boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Idris is primarily a boy name.