Meliton

Meliton is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “like honey.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Meliton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“like honey”

About the name Meliton

Meliton belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “like honey” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Meliton first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1894 in 1932, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 436 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meliton in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1894 in 1932
Peak year
1932
Total since 1880
436

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meliton mean?

Meliton means “like honey” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Meliton a boy or girl name?

Meliton is a boy name.

What origin is the name Meliton?

Meliton comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Meliton?

Meliton first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1894 in 1932, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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