Connie vs Melisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connie

Girl #3,113 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, constant, faithful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,113
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Con

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Melisa

Girl #3,053 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet as honey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Turkish Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,053
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lisa

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Popularity Comparison

Connie Rank #3,113
Melisa Rank #3,053

Melisa is more popular, ranked #3053 vs #3113 for Connie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connie ___

  • Connie Mae
  • Connie Lynn
  • Connie Grace
  • Connie Jo
  • Connie Sue
  • Connie Rae

Melisa ___

  • Melisa Ann
  • Melisa Grace
  • Melisa Rose
  • Melisa Marie
  • Melisa Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connie

Debbie Robbie Peggy Jimmy Danny

If you choose Melisa

Jessica Stephanie Christina Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connie or Melisa more popular?

Melisa is more popular, ranked #3053 compared to Connie at #3113 in the United States.

What do Connie and Melisa mean?

Connie means "steadfast, constant, faithful" (Latin origin). Melisa means "sweet as honey" (Greek origin).

Are Connie and Melisa boy or girl names?

Connie is primarily a girl name. Melisa is primarily a girl name.

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