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Mel Meaning and Origin

Mel is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Mel is currently #7156 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Mel are Mel Purcell, Mel Branch, Mel Montalbo.

Mel is a 3 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Mel name meaning

Mel is a short form of the name Melanie or Melissa.

Name facts

3 letter name and 1 syllables

Gender chart

In 2022, 36% of babies named Mel were boys
In 2022, 64% of babies named Mel were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Mel in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Mel in Canada

Celebrities named Mel

Mel Purcell (Tennis)
Mel Branch (Sport)
Mel Montalbo (Sport)
Mel West (Sport)
Mel Witt (Sport)
Mel Powell ()
Mel Tormé ()

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Mel - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Mel?
The meaning of the name Mel is Mel is a short form of the name Melanie or Melissa..
What is the origin of the name Mel?
The origin of the name Mel is .
Is Mel a girl or boy name?
The name Mel is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 36.00% of babies called Mel were boys, 64.00% of babies called Mel were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Mel?
According to statistics, Mel is ranked 7156th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.
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