Melissa vs Alice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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Melissa Rank #377

Alice Rank #62

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Alice more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Alice mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Melissa and Alice boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Alice is primarily a girl name.