Melvin vs Kellan

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 #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Melvin Rank #876

Kellan Rank #919

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Melvin or Kellan more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Kellan mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Melvin and Kellan boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.