Melvin vs Kato

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 #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

Ugandan Ganda Japanese American

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Melvin Rank #876

Kato Rank #2,796

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #2796 for Kato.

Is Melvin or Kato more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Kato mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin).

Are Melvin and Kato boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Kato is primarily a boy name.