The name Mel is a boy's name of English origin meaning "council protector".

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Though most Mels are playing pinochle with Murray and Morris, there was a notable Saint Mel. He is one of the earliest Irish saints, a nephew of St. Patrick.  He became a  priest, then built a great monastery where he served as abbot.

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The name Mel peaked for boys at #690 in 1958. Mel is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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The name Mel is a girl's name meaning "black, dark".

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Not one but two Spice Girls are named Mel, which led to it briefly being more popular for girls than boys in the 90s and early 00s, but it has now fallen out of favor for both sexes.

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The name Mel peaked for girls at #2894 in 1957. The name is most popular in Florida and Florida. Mel is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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