Melvin vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Melvin Rank #876

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Lee mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Melvin and Lee boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.