Lito vs Melany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lito

Boy #30,349 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little Carlos; little Felix (diminutive)"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Filipino Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,349
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Li

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Melany

Girl #438 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: Greek (melas)

Cultural Roots

French English Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Melly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lito Rank #30,349
Melany Rank #438

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 vs #30349 for Lito.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lito ___

  • Lito Santos
  • Lito Miguel
  • Lito Jose
  • Lito Antonio
  • Lito Carlos

Melany ___

  • Melany Grace
  • Melany Rose
  • Melany Jane
  • Melany Claire
  • Melany Anne
  • Melany Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lito

Niko Tito Cita Lena

If you choose Melany

Cecily Vivian Jasper Leo Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lito or Melany more popular?

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Lito at #30349 in the United States.

What do Lito and Melany mean?

Lito means "little Carlos; little Felix (diminutive)" (Spanish origin). Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin).

Are Lito and Melany boy or girl names?

Lito is primarily a boy name. Melany is primarily a girl name.

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