Mel vs Cotton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cotton

Boy #9,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cotton plant, soft white fiber"

Origin: Arabic (qutun) via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,247
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mel Rank #9,357
Cotton Rank #9,247

Cotton is more popular, ranked #9247 vs #9357 for Mel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mel or Cotton more popular?

Cotton is more popular, ranked #9247 compared to Mel at #9357 in the United States.

What do Mel and Cotton mean?

Cotton means "cotton plant, soft white fiber" (Arabic (qutun) via English origin).

Are Mel and Cotton boy or girl names?

Mel is primarily a boy name. Cotton is primarily a boy name.

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