Wayne vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Wayne Rank #687

Melvin Rank #876

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

Is Wayne or Melvin more popular?

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

What do Wayne and Melvin mean?

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

Are Wayne and Melvin boy or girl names?

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