Melo vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melo

Boy #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodious, pertaining to song"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Brazilian African-American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,220
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Melo Rank #2,220
Rui Rank #2,294

Melo is more popular, ranked #2220 vs #2294 for Rui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melo or Rui more popular?

Melo is more popular, ranked #2220 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Melo and Rui mean?

Melo means "melodious, pertaining to song" (Greek origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Melo and Rui boy or girl names?

Melo is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.

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