Mel
MEHL
Popularity
#6819
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Greek
Total Births
4,175
Peak Year
#131 in 1958
First Recorded
1902
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Mel is a short form of names like Melanie or Melvin. Melanie is of Greek origin, meaning 'dark' or 'black'. Melvin is of Irish origin, meaning 'gentle chief'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Mel Brooks
American film director, comedian, and actor.
Mel Gibson
American-Australian actor and filmmaker.
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