Melissa vs Elise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via French

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Melissa Rank #377

Elise Rank #252

Elise is more popular, ranked #252 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Elise more popular?

Elise is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Elise mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Melissa and Elise boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Elise is primarily a girl name.