Charlotte vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
825
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lissy, Missy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Melissa Rank #377

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #377 for Melissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Melissa ___

  • Melissa Ann
  • Melissa Marie
  • Melissa Grace
  • Melissa Joy
  • Melissa Kate
  • Melissa Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Melissa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Melissa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Melissa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.

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