Melvin vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Melvin Rank #876

Irving Rank #1,618

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Melvin or Irving more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Irving mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Melvin and Irving boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.