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Mellow

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEL-oh /ˈmɛl.oʊ/High

Meaning: From the English word mellow — 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing'; a modern word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Soft; smooth; relaxed: Mellow is a word-name. Warm, modern, and easy. We note the word.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word mellow — 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing'; a modern word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9537 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

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

Mellow comes from the English word mellow — 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing'; a modern word-name (we note the word). A warm, modern name (said 'MEL-oh').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a word-name. Rare, soft-and-relaxed at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Mellow means 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing' — a warm, distinctive word-name (we note the word; said 'MEL-oh').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Mellow — English word-name

Variations

MeloMello

Nicknames

Mel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mellow mean?

Mellow is an English word-name — 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing'. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Mellow?

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

Is Mellow a boy or girl name?

Mellow is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Mellow?

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