Roger vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Roger Rank #750

Melvin Rank #876

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Roger or Melvin more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Roger and Melvin mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Roger and Melvin boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.