Mendy
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gentle lord or council friend
Origin: Old English/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #2557 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Melinda, meaning gentle lord or council friend.
Similar names: meena, menna, melinda, melondy, mendel, mandi, mandy, medha
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mendy? About 1 in 64,010 babies born in 2025 were named Mendy, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mendy
What does the name Mendy mean?
Mendy means “Gentle lord or council friend” from Old English/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Mendy?
Mendy has Old English/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Gentle lord or council friend”.
How popular is Mendy?
Mendy ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Mendy most popular?
Mendy peaked in 1974 with 172 babies registered that year.
Is Mendy a boy or girl name?
Mendy is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 29% of Mendys are boys and 71% are girls.
Is the name Mendy rising or falling in popularity?
Mendy has risen 220 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2759 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Mendy been recorded?
Mendy appears in birth records across 72 years — from 1954 through 2025.