Melvin vs Randy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

American English Canadian

25 High Risk

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Melvin Rank #876

Randy Rank #1,019

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1019 for Randy.

Is Melvin or Randy more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Randy mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Melvin and Randy boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Randy is primarily a boy name.