Mel
- Pronunciation
- [Mel]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Meaning Uncertain But Possibly Friend Of Michael.
- Origin
- English
Mel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,683 baby boys have been named Mel. The name peaked in 1958 with 119 US births that year (rank #690). In 2024, ranked #8713 nationally — 8,023 places below its 1958 peak.
Top States for Mel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mel births are: California (452), New York (317), Illinois (162).
Other English-Origin Names Like Mel
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3-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mel's exact length and starting letter: Mab, Mac, Mae, Mai, Mal.
Quick Facts About Mel
Famous People Named Mel
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Mel.
- Mel Brooks — Director (1926)
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Compare Mel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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