Meryl vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Boy #37,987 Most Popular

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Meryl Rank #37,987

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #37987 for Meryl.

Is Meryl or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Meryl at #37987 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Melissa mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Meryl and Melissa boy or girl names?

Meryl is primarily a boy name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.