Melissa vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Girl #353 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tailor, cloth-cutter"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Melissa Rank #377

Taylor Rank #353

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Taylor mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Taylor means "tailor, cloth-cutter" (Old French via English origin).

Are Melissa and Taylor boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Taylor is primarily a girl name.