Melvin vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Melvin Rank #876

Robin Rank #809

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Robin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Melvin and Robin boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.