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Mel
BoyMeaning of Mel: English: 'short form of Melvin or Melanie'
Mel is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3874th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3874
27 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,201
First recorded 1902 · peak 1958
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
88% boys · 12% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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