Melissa vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

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Melissa Rank #377

Narcissa Rank #71,267

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Is Melissa or Narcissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Narcissa mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Melissa and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.