Melvin vs Quincy

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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Quincy

Boy #688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#688
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quinn, Quin

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Popularity Comparison

Melvin Rank #876
Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #876 for Melvin.

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

Quincy ___

  • Quincy James
  • Quincy Edward
  • Quincy Thomas
  • Quincy Alexander
  • Quincy Miles
  • Quincy Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Melvin

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If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melvin or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Quincy mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Melvin and Quincy boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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