Casper vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#876
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

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Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

Melvin ___

  • Melvin James
  • Melvin Ray
  • Melvin Lee
  • Melvin Wayne
  • Melvin Dean
  • Melvin Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Melvin mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Casper and Melvin boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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