Mel
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,335 babies have been named Mel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mel is past its peak , currently ranked #9,357 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,357
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Welsh origin
"breast, rounded hill"
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Hebrew via Italian origin
"God is gracious"
#9,395 in US
Hebrew origin
"Gift of God; one who is like God"
#9,262 in US
Sanskrit origin
"autumn, harvest season"
#9,444 in US
Latin origin
"listen, hear (Latin)"
#9,390 in US
Latin (vivus via Vivianus) origin
"full of life, lively, alive"
#9,265 in US
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About the Name Mel
Mel is a boy name .
Is Mel a boy or girl name? Mel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,357 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,911. Mel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mel is currently ranked #9,357 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mel include Melvin, Melo, Melchizedek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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