Melissa vs Wayd

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
Wayd Rank #29,423

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #29423 for Wayd.

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

Wayd ___

  • Wayd Thomas
  • Wayd Allen
  • Wayd Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

If you choose Wayd

Blake Claire Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa or Wayd more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Wayd at #29423 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Wayd mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Wayd means "Ford, river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Melissa and Wayd boy or girl names?

Melissa is primarily a girl name. Wayd is primarily a boy name.

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