Marisa vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marisa

Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Marisa Rank #3,902

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #3902 for Marisa.

Is Marisa or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Marisa and Melissa mean?

Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Marisa and Melissa boy or girl names?

Marisa is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.