Mel
Mel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɛl/
Meaning and origin of Mel
- A diminutive of the male given names Melchior, Melchor, Melech, Melfyn, Melhem, Melindro, Meliton, Melville, Melvin, and Melvyn.
- A diminutive of the female given names Amelia, Carmel, Melania, Melanie, Melantha, Melanthe, Melika, Melike, Melina, Melinda, Melissa, Melita, Melitta, and Melody.
How popular is Mel?
Since 1880, 508 girls and 3,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Mel (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2894 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #689 in 1958. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mel
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Sibling name ideas for Mel
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Mel FAQ
What does the name Mel mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Melchior, Melchor, Melech, Melfyn, Melhem, Melindro, Meliton, Melville, Melvin, and Melvyn. A diminutive of the female given names Amelia, Carmel, Melania, Melanie, Melantha, Melanthe, Melika, Melike, Melina, Melinda, Melissa, Melita, Melitta, and Melody.
How popular is the name Mel?
Since 1880, 508 girls and 3,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Mel (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2894 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #689 in 1958. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mel a boy or girl name?
Mel is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (508 girls and 3,693 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.