Penelope vs Melani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Girl #1,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark, black"

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Penelope Rank #28

Melani Rank #1,006

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #1006 for Melani.

Is Penelope or Melani more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Melani at #1006 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Melani mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Melani means "dark, black" (Greek origin).

Are Penelope and Melani boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Melani is primarily a girl name.