Melvin vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Melvin Rank #876

Ira Rank #978

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Melvin or Ira more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Ira mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melvin and Ira boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.