Melvin vs Mike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Melvin Rank #876

Mike Rank #1,011

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Melvin or Mike more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Mike mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melvin and Mike boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.