Melissa vs Meredith

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

Melissa Rank #377
Meredith Rank #490

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melissa ___

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

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa or Meredith more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Meredith mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Melissa and Meredith boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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