Melvin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Melvin Rank #876

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Richard mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Melvin and Richard boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.