Mark vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Melvin Rank #876

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #876 for Melvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mark ___

  • Mark Thomas
  • Mark William
  • Mark Andrew
  • Mark James
  • Mark Anthony
  • Mark David

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 Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Melvin more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Mark and Melvin mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Mark and Melvin boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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