Mary vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

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

Mary Rank #132
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #132 for Mary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

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 Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mary or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Mary and Melody mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Mary and Melody boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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