Mel

Q: Is Mel a boy or girl name?

Mel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #6911, and as a boy name it ranks #9357.

Q: How popular is the name Mel?

Mel is ranked #6911 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHL ]

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Girl Name #6,911 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Mel is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHL.

Parents who love the name Mel often also consider Zelma, Elka, Anina .

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Popularity Over Time

#6,911

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,911
Total SSA Count: 17

Alternative Spellings

Melody #91 Melanie #122 Melissa #377 Melany #438 Melina #633 Melani #1006 Melania #1608 Melodie #1807

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Mel Maya

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Mel June

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Mel Hannah

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Mel Chloe

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Mel Ava

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Mel Reese

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Mel Ruth

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Mel Charlotte

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Mel Rose

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Mel Ella

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Also a Boy Name

Mel is also used as a boy name, ranked #9357.

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Similar Names

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Anina Girl Latin Zenia Girl Greek Graylynn Girl Old English gray + Welsh llyn Mame Girl Hebrew via Irish Aisla Girl Old Norse via Gaelic Ahitana Girl Hebrew ahi + natan Irelia Girl Fictional / League of Legends Adelaya Girl Old High German Adalheidis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mel

Is Mel a boy or girl name?

Mel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6911. As a boy name, it is ranked #9357. Mel is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mel?

Mel is pronounced m-EHL.

How popular is the name Mel?

Mel is currently ranked #6911 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Mel a common or rare name?

Mel is an uncommon name, ranked #6911 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mel

Mel is a girl name .

Is Mel a boy or girl name? Mel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,911 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,357. Mel is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mel is currently ranked #6,911 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mel include Melody, Melanie, Melissa, Melany, Melina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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