Melvin vs Remi

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 #808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oarsman"

Origin: Latin

French American Belgian

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Melvin Rank #876

Remi Rank #808

Remi is more popular, ranked #808 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Remi more popular?

Remi is more popular, ranked #808 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Remi mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Remi means "oarsman" (Latin origin).

Are Melvin and Remi boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Remi is primarily a boy name.