Melvin vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

English American Swedish

✓ All Clear

Melvin Rank #876

Selvin Rank #2,452

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Melvin or Selvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Selvin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Melvin and Selvin boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.