Melvin vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Melvin Rank #876

Shepard Rank #942

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Melvin or Shepard more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Shepard mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Shepard boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.