Mello

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEL-oh /ˈmɛl.oʊ/High

Meaning: From the Portuguese surname Mello/Melo (linked to a place, possibly from Latin melus, 'an apple/quince tree'); also read as the English word mellow, 'gentle; easygoing'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An apple tree; a mellow one: Mello is a Portuguese surname / a word echo. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowPortuguese, English

MeaningFrom the Portuguese surname Mello/Melo (linked to a place, possibly from Latin melus, 'an apple/quince tree'); also read as the English word mellow, 'gentle; easygoing'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6332 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mello comes from the Portuguese surname Mello/Melo — linked to a place, possibly from Latin melus, 'an apple or quince tree' — and is also read as the English word mellow, 'gentle; easygoing' (routes layered, which we note honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'MEL-oh'; nickname Mel).

In the U.S. it appears in Brazilian and modern families. Rare, an-apple-tree-or-mellow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Mello is a Portuguese surname (linked to a place, possibly Latin melus, 'an apple/quince tree') and also reads as the word mellow, 'gentle; easygoing' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEL-oh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Mello — surname; routes layered

Variations

MeloMellowMarcello

Nicknames

Mel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mello mean?

Mello is a Portuguese surname (possibly 'an apple/quince tree') and also the word mellow, 'gentle; easygoing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mello?

It's said MEL-oh /ˈmɛl.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mello a boy or girl name?

Mello is a boy's name.

How popular is Mello?

Mello is a very rare name in the U.S.