Melvin vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Melvin Rank #876

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Ray mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Melvin and Ray boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.