Melody vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

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Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Melody Rank #91

Penelope Rank #28

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #91 for Melody.

Is Melody or Penelope more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Melody and Penelope mean?

Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Melody and Penelope boy or girl names?

Melody is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.