Melody vs Vera

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
Vera Rank #226

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #226 for Vera.

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melody or Vera more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Melody and Vera mean?

Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Melody and Vera boy or girl names?

Melody is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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