Foy 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

Foy Rank #19,850
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #19850 for Foy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foy ___

No pairings available yet.

Melvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Melvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foy or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Foy at #19850 in the United States.

What do Foy and Melvin mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Foy and Melvin boy or girl names?

Foy is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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