Melvin vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

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Melvin Rank #876

Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Jamison mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Melvin and Jamison boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.