Melvin vs Trey

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 #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

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Melvin Rank #876

Trey Rank #790

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Trey more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Trey mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Melvin and Trey boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.