Melvin vs Langston

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 #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Melvin Rank #876

Langston Rank #912

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Melvin or Langston more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Langston mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Langston boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.