Melvon vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvon

Boy #38,390 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Council friend; chief; variant of Melvin"

Origin: Old English/Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel

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Tod

Boy #38,200 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fox"

Origin: Old English/Scottish dialect

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,200
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Melvon Rank #38,390
Tod Rank #38,200

Tod is more popular, ranked #38200 vs #38390 for Melvon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melvon ___

  • Melvon Lee
  • Melvon Ray
  • Melvon James
  • Melvon Earl

Tod ___

  • Tod James
  • Tod Allen
  • Tod Michael
  • Tod Lee
  • Tod Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melvon

Delvin Marvin Calvin Kelvin

If you choose Tod

Brad Scott Kent Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melvon or Tod more popular?

Tod is more popular, ranked #38200 compared to Melvon at #38390 in the United States.

What do Melvon and Tod mean?

Melvon means "Council friend; chief; variant of Melvin" (Old English/Celtic origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Melvon and Tod boy or girl names?

Melvon is primarily a boy name. Tod is primarily a boy name.

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