Melvin vs Mervin

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 #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Melvin Rank #876

Mervin Rank #2,414

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Melvin or Mervin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Mervin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Melvin and Mervin boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.