Melvin vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Melvin Rank #876

Larry Rank #1,070

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Melvin or Larry more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Larry mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Melvin and Larry boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.