Turner vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

American English

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Turner Rank #1,007

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1007 for Turner.

Is Turner or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Turner and Melvin mean?

Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Turner and Melvin boy or girl names?

Turner is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.