Melissa vs Monroe

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

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Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Melissa Rank #377
Monroe Rank #571

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #571 for Monroe.

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

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa or Monroe more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Monroe at #571 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Monroe mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin).

Are Melissa and Monroe boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Monroe is primarily a girl name.

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