Teddy vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Teddy Rank #898

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Melvin mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Teddy and Melvin boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.