Melody vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Melody Rank #91
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #91 for Melody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melody or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Melody and Olivia mean?

Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Melody and Olivia boy or girl names?

Melody is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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