Melissa vs Lizzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #2,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

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Melissa Rank #377

Lizzie Rank #2,322

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #2322 for Lizzie.

Is Melissa or Lizzie more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Lizzie at #2322 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Lizzie mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Lizzie means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melissa and Lizzie boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Lizzie is primarily a girl name.