Melissa vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

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Melissa Rank #377

Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Wren mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Melissa and Wren boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Wren is primarily a girl name.