Melvin vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Melvin Rank #876

Kellen Rank #1,031

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Melvin or Kellen more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Kellen mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Melvin and Kellen boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.