Selvin vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Selvin Rank #2,452

Melvin Rank #876

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

Is Selvin or Melvin more popular?

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

What do Selvin and Melvin mean?

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

Are Selvin and Melvin boy or girl names?

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