Maddison vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
825
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lissy, Missy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maddison Rank #487
Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Melissa ___

  • Melissa Ann
  • Melissa Marie
  • Melissa Grace
  • Melissa Joy
  • Melissa Kate
  • Melissa Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Melissa mean?

Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Maddison and Melissa boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.

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