Pilar vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American Catalan

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Pilar Rank #3,452

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #3452 for Pilar.

Is Pilar or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Melissa mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Pilar and Melissa boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.