Mello
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-oh ]
Mello is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,909 in the US, popular nicknames include Mel, Mey, and Melie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Mello first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 64 babies have been named Mello in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mello is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #6,909 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,909
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Nicknames
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Mello is also used as a girl name, ranked #39728.
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About the Name Mello
Mello is a boy name .
Is Mello a boy or girl name? Mello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,909 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,728. Mello is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mello is currently ranked #6,909 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mello include Mel, Mey, and Melie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis