John vs Melissa
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Melissa
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Honey bee
Peak: 1979 (1.98%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Melissa |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.03% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.02% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.01% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.01% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.00% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.01% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.06% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.21% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.30% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.78% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.68% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.23% |
FAQ
Is John or Melissa more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Melissa peaked in 1979.
What do John and Melissa mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Melissa means "Honey bee".