Melani vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melani

Girl #1,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Melani Rank #1,006

Penelope Rank #28

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #1006 for Melani.

Is Melani or Penelope more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Melani at #1006 in the United States.

What do Melani and Penelope mean?

Melani means "dark, black" (Greek origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Melani and Penelope boy or girl names?

Melani is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.