Melvin vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Melvin Rank #876

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Layne mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Layne boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.