Melvin vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Melvin Rank #876

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Jerry mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melvin and Jerry boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.