Melvin vs Norris

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

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Norris

Boy #6,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"northerner, man from the north"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,395
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nor, Norrie

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Popularity Comparison

Melvin Rank #876
Norris Rank #6,395

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #6395 for Norris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melvin ___

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

Norris ___

  • Norris James
  • Norris Lee
  • Norris Dean
  • Norris Wayne
  • Norris Ray
  • Norris Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

If you choose Norris

Morris Wallace Chester Mabel Edna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melvin or Norris more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Norris at #6395 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Norris mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Norris means "northerner, man from the north" (Old French origin).

Are Melvin and Norris boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Norris is primarily a boy name.

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