Melissa vs Marisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

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Melissa Rank #377

Marisa Rank #3,902

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #3902 for Marisa.

Is Melissa or Marisa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Marisa mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Melissa and Marisa boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Marisa is primarily a girl name.