Dennis 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

Dennis Rank #708
Melvin Rank #876

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #876 for Melvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

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 Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Melvin more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Melvin mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Dennis and Melvin boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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