Mel

Mel is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 babies in the United States.

Mel at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mel

Mel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mel first appears in Social Security records in 1902 and has been given to 4,175 babies since 1880, including 26 in 2024.

Mel in US records

First recorded (US)
1902
Babies named Mel in 2024
26
Total since 1880
4,175

Mel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Mel in 2022
7
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mel mean?

The meaning of Mel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mel a boy or girl name?

Mel is a unisex name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mel?

Mel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mel?

Mel is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1902 and has been given to 4,175 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].