Melyssa vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melyssa

Girl #22,771 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22,771
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Mel, Mely, Ssa

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Venesia Deshanna Tron Vernesta

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1
Total SSA Count: 14,718
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Melyssa Rank #22,771

Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #22771 for Melyssa.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melyssa or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Melyssa at #22771 in the United States.

What do Melyssa and Olivia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Melyssa and Olivia boy or girl names?

Melyssa is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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