Isabel vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isabel

Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
1,820
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Isabel Rank #167
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #167 for Isabel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isabel ___

  • Isabel Grace
  • Isabel Rose
  • Isabel Marie
  • Isabel Claire
  • Isabel Sophia
  • Isabel Elise

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isabel

Olivia Charlotte Sebastian Mateo Sofia

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isabel or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Isabel at #167 in the United States.

What do Isabel and Melody mean?

Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Isabel and Melody boy or girl names?

Isabel is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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