Melany
Meaning
"black, dark-colored"
Origin: Greek (melas)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #438
- Total SSA Count
- 707
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mel, Melly
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"black, dark-colored"
Origin: Greek (melas)
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #438 for Melany.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Melany at #438 in the United States.
Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Melany is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.