Curtis vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #929 for Curtis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

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 Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Melvin mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Curtis and Melvin boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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