Melvin vs Wayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Melvin Rank #876

Wayne Rank #687

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Melvin or Wayne more popular?

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Wayne mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Melvin and Wayne boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.