Melvin vs Loyal

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 #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

American English

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Melvin Rank #876

Loyal Rank #879

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #879 for Loyal.

Is Melvin or Loyal more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Loyal at #879 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Loyal mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Melvin and Loyal boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.