Melissa vs Larisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #6,365 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"citadel, fortress"

Origin: Greek

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Melissa Rank #377

Larisa Rank #6,365

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #6365 for Larisa.

Is Melissa or Larisa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Larisa at #6365 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Larisa mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Larisa means "citadel, fortress" (Greek origin).

Are Melissa and Larisa boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Larisa is primarily a girl name.