Melvin vs Virgina

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
Virgina Rank #70,610

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #70610 for Virgina.

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

Virgina ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

If you choose Virgina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melvin or Virgina more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Virgina at #70610 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Virgina mean?

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

Are Melvin and Virgina boy or girl names?

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

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