20 Most Memorable Minion Characters from Despicable Me

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Meet Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and other fan-favorite minions

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1 Kevin the Minion

2 Stuart the Minion

3 Bob the Minion

4 Dave the Minion

5 Jerry the Minion

6 Carl the Minion

7 Phil the Minion

8 Tim the Minion

9 Mark the Minion

10 Jorge the Minion

11 Mel the Minion

12 Otto the Minion

13 Mike the Minion

14 Lance the Minion

15 Norbert the Minion

16 John the Minion

17 James the Minion

18 Henry the Minion

19 Ed the Minion

20 Dick the Minion

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Co-authored by Samantha Fulton, BA

Last Updated: August 25, 2026 Fact Checked

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If you’re preparing to see Minions & Monsters, you’ll probably need a refresher on some of the most iconic minions from the Despicable Me franchise. Don’t worry—that’s what we’re here for! We’ve put together this guide to tell you all you need to know about 20 of the most important minions, from their personalities and appearances to which movies you can see them in. Whether you’re getting ready to see some minions in theaters or you just want to spend some more time with these lovable yellow fellas, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!

What are the main 3 minions’ names in Despicable Me?

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The three most popular “main” minions are named Kevin, Stuart, and Bob. Fans love this iconic trio for their comic relief and quirky attitudes. Other noteworthy minions include Dave, Jerry, Mel, Jorge, Otto, and Carl. While there are hundreds of minions, only some of them have names and distinctive characteristics.

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Kevin the Minion

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   Kevin is the goofy leader of the three main minions. He’s known for his sense of humor and teasing nature. You’ll often see Kevin in his golfing apparel or with his best buddies, Stuart and Bob. Whether he’s turning into a slobbering, purple minion or saving the day as a Godzilla-sized minion, Kevin always has some of the most memorable moments on screen.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me 2, Minions, Despicable Me 3, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Despicable Me 4, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Tall, two eyes, sprout-cut hair
   • Create your own funny character with our guide on how to draw a minion!
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Stuart the Minion

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   Stuart is a fan-favorite for his rebellious attitude. Another member of the main three minions, Stuart is friendly and funny. He loves to relax, play video games, and play his ukulele or guitar. You can typically see Stuart goofing off with his fellow minions or saving the day with Gru.

   • Where to see him: All 4 Despicable Me movies, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Medium-sized, one eye, combed hair

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Bob the Minion

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   Bob is beloved for his innocence and immaturity. Of the main three minions, fans tend to adore Bob the most of all. He loves bedtime stories and playing with his teddy bear, Tim. One of his most notable moments is his temporary rise to “King Bob.”

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Despicable Me 4, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Short, two-eyed, heterochromatic, bald
   • On this Reddit thread in r/Minions, Bob was voted the best main minion.
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Dave the Minion

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   Dave is a clumsy but intelligent minion known for his comedic timing. Like Stuart, Dave is skilled at playing video games, and you can see the two of them gaming together. Dave loves ice cream and is extremely excitable. His signature weapon is his Rocket Launcher, which you can see in action in Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Medium-sized, two eyes, combed hair

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Jerry the Minion

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   Jerry is an accident-prone but well-meaning minion. Despite his goofy attitude, Jerry is still just a sensitive little guy who doesn’t take well to Kevin’s teasing. He startles easily and loves playing his guitar. There are multiple minions named Jerry throughout the Despicable Me and Minions movies.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Despicable Me 4, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru
   • Appearance: Short, plump, two eyes, buzzcut
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Carl the Minion

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   Carl is a fun-loving minion who occasionally bugs his fellow minions. He loves spending time with other minions, dancing, singing, and getting into trouble. You may also know Carl as the “beedo minion” from when he makes funny fire siren sounds in Despicable Me 2, much to the annoyance of Gru and Stuart.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Despicable Me 4, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Small, one-eyed, spiky hair

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Phil the Minion

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   Phil is cheerful and playful with a bit of a clumsy streak. He shares a name with two other minions who appear in different films from the franchise. This particular Phil has a fear of sharks and enjoys playing ping-pong with his fellow minions.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Despicable Me 4, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru
   • Appearance: Medium-sized, two eyes, spiky hair
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Tim the Minion

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   Tim is a happy, hardworking minion who loves disguises. You can often see Tim with his buddies, Dave and Stuart, and running errands for Gru. Most notably, Tim is one of the minions who turns into a mega minion in Despicable Me 4, when he turns elastic and gains long arms and legs.

   • Where to see him: All 4 Despicable Me movies, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Tall, two eyes, spiky/sprout cut hair

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Mark the Minion

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   Mark is a reliable yet silly minion who appears throughout the franchise. You can see Mark playing soccer, singing and dancing, and messing with his fellow minions. He has a sense of humor and loves to help take care of Margo, Edith, and Agnes. Like Tim, Mark loves a good disguise.

   • Where to see him: All 4 Despicable Me movies, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Medium-sized, two eyes, combed hair
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Jorge the Minion

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   Jorge is an iconic jokester who loves to help Gru and the girls. He has a silly sense of humor, as you can see in Despicable Me when he’s shown taking photocopies of his butt with his buddies, Stuart and Tom. Jorge participates in battles but also has a soft side and loves getting attention from Gru.

   • Where to see him: All 4 Despicable Me movies
   • Appearance: Short, plump, two eyes, buzzcut
   • Want more minion content? Learn how to talk like a minion with our guide on speaking Minionese!

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Mel the Minion

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   Mel is a fan-favorite who appears later on in the franchise. He takes on a leader role in Despicable Me 3 and starts a minion rebellion against Gru in hopes of returning to villainy. He’s also one of the Mega Minions in Despicable Me 4 and gains an eye laser that can cut through the earth.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me 3, Despicable Me 4
   • Appearance: Short, one-eyed, half-bald, combed hair
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Otto the Minion

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   Otto is a chatty, innocent minion who loves making Gru happy. He has a childlike energy that is beloved by fans, as well as a comedic clumsy streak. He loves goofing around with his fellow minions. Notably, Otto has a close attachment to his pet rock in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

   • Where to see him: Minions: The Rise of Gru, Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Round and tall, two eyes, sprout hair, braces

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Mike the Minion

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   Mike is a sweet and hardworking minion. He loves bananas and kittens and is an obedient worker for Gru. He’s one of the few minions who were not kidnapped and turned evil in Despicable Me 2. He’s mainly known for his appearances in short films.

   • Where to see him: “Panic in the Mailroom,” Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Despicable Me 4, Minions
   • Appearance: Medium height, two eyes, combed hair
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Lance the Minion

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   Lance is a dedicated minion with a keen eye for detail. He loves keeping things clean and tidy, especially around Gru’s house. Lance is especially skilled at zeroing in on specific tasks. You can see Lance hanging out with his fellow minions and doing his best to contribute to Gru’s schemes.

   • Where to see him: All 4 Despicable Me movies, Minions, Minions: The Rise of Gru
   • Appearance: Small, one eye, slanted/spiky hair

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Norbert the Minion

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   Norbert is a lovable minion, despite not being the sharpest tool in the shed. Sadly for Norbert, the narrator in Minions deems him an idiot. However, he certainly doesn’t let that get him down and keeps up his goofy, upbeat personality whenever he appears.

   • Where to see him: Minions, Despicable Me 4
   • Appearance: Tall, one eye, sprout-cut hair
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John the Minion

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   John is a patient and understanding minion. He’s often the voice of reason for the other minions, and he even acts as referee for a contest between Carl and the other minions. John’s patient nature only fades if he senses other minions aren’t playing fair.

   • Where to see him: Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2
   • Appearance: Small, one eye, buzzcut

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James the Minion

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   James is a new minion with a passion for cinematography. He’s best friends with Henry and Ed, and the trio have their hearts set on making movies. Rather than wanting to serve an evil boss, James and his buddies just want to pursue their art.

   • Where to see him: Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Small, one eye, curly hair
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Henry the Minion

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   Henry is another new minion with big movie-making dreams. Henry is James’s best friend and has a silly sense of humor. Like James, he’s adventurous and much more invested in making films than he is in serving a boss or pursuing villainous pursuits.

   • Where to see him: Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Medium, two eyes, wavy hair

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Ed the Minion

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   Ed is the third minion in the new filmmaker minion trio. Notably, he is the first minion with a disability—Ed is mute and communicates in sign language. He’s best buds with James and Henry, who he joins in their quest to make an epic monster movie.

   • Where to see him: Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Medium, two eyes, mohawk hair
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Dick the Minion

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   Dick is another new minion whom fans are eager to meet. He’ll be joining James, Henry, and Ed in their filmmaking quest and antics. The introduction of this minion has stirred some hilarious conversations on platforms like TikTok. We don’t know much about him yet, but Illumination calls him a diva in the caption for their cast introduction video.

   • Where to see him: Minions & Monsters
   • Appearance: Tall, one eye, combed hair

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