Melissa vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Melissa Rank #377

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Lydia mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Melissa and Lydia boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.