Melissa vs Merna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #17,300 Most Popular

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Melissa Rank #377

Merna Rank #17,300

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #17300 for Merna.

Is Melissa or Merna more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Merna at #17300 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Merna mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Melissa and Merna boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Merna is primarily a girl name.