Melvin vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Melvin Rank #876

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Madden mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Melvin and Madden boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.