Melvin vs Phylis

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

Melvin Rank #876
Phylis Rank #70,758

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #70758 for Phylis.

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

Phylis ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Melvin

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If you choose Phylis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melvin or Phylis more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Phylis at #70758 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Phylis mean?

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

Are Melvin and Phylis boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Phylis is primarily a girl name.

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