Penelope vs Melany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Girl #438 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: Greek (melas)

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Penelope Rank #28

Melany Rank #438

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #438 for Melany.

Is Penelope or Melany more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Melany at #438 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Melany mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin).

Are Penelope and Melany boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Melany is primarily a girl name.