Ilias vs Melo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilias

Boy #2,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Arabic Turkish Albanian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilia, Eli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Melo

Boy #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodious, pertaining to song"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Brazilian African-American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,220
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilias Rank #2,193
Melo Rank #2,220

Ilias is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #2220 for Melo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilias ___

  • Ilias Konstantinos
  • Ilias George
  • Ilias Alexander
  • Ilias Nikolaos
  • Ilias Petros
  • Ilias Christos

Melo ___

  • Melo James
  • Melo Andre
  • Melo Louis
  • Melo Xavier
  • Melo Ray
  • Melo Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilias

Stavros Demetria Nikos Thea Alexios

If you choose Melo

Kobe Zion Nova Kylo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilias or Melo more popular?

Ilias is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Melo at #2220 in the United States.

What do Ilias and Melo mean?

Ilias means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Melo means "melodious, pertaining to song" (Greek origin).

Are Ilias and Melo boy or girl names?

Ilias is primarily a boy name. Melo is primarily a boy name.

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