Melvin vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Melvin Rank #876

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Nikolas mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Melvin and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.