Donna vs Melodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Melodie

Girl #1,807 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, musical chant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,807
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Melo, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Donna Rank #1,937
Melodie Rank #1,807

Melodie is more popular, ranked #1807 vs #1937 for Donna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Melodie ___

  • Melodie Rose
  • Melodie Grace
  • Melodie Jade
  • Melodie Faye
  • Melodie Claire
  • Melodie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Melodie

Harmony Lyric Aria Cadence Rhett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Melodie more popular?

Melodie is more popular, ranked #1807 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Melodie mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Melodie means "song, tune, musical chant" (Greek origin).

Are Donna and Melodie boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Melodie is primarily a girl name.

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