Maurice 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

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Popularity Comparison

Maurice Rank #932
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #932 for Maurice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

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 Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maurice or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Melvin mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Maurice and Melvin boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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