Melody vs Melanie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

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Girl #122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark-complexioned, of dark appearance"

Origin: Greek

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Melody Rank #91

Melanie Rank #122

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #122 for Melanie.

Is Melody or Melanie more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Melanie at #122 in the United States.

What do Melody and Melanie mean?

Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin). Melanie means "dark-complexioned, of dark appearance" (Greek origin).

Are Melody and Melanie boy or girl names?

Melody is primarily a girl name. Melanie is primarily a girl name.