Melvin vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Melvin Rank #876

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Jefferson mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Melvin and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.