Jane vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

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Jane Rank #269

Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #269 for Jane.

Is Jane or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Jane and Melody mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Jane and Melody boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.