38
Success
36
Health
27
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
38▲
Morality
19▼
Health
36
Warmth
21
Cheerfulness
27
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
62
Mel Name Personality
The name Mel projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With solid success (38/100) with moderate health associations (36/100), Mel creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic5.0
Mature5.1
Formal3.6
Upper Class4.8
Urban4.1
Wholesome7.5
Strong7.0
Refined6.5
Strange6.3
Simple7.7
Serious6.0
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 98 ratings.
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Famous People Named Mel
- Mel GibsonActor, director, Braveheart
- Mel BrooksLegendary comedy filmmaker
- Mel BlancVoice of Bugs Bunny and more
- Mel TorméJazz singer, The Velvet Fog
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mel
What does the name Mel say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Mel scores highest in Success (38/100) and lowest in Morality (19/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as low in success and very low in morality.
Is Mel a boy name?▾
Mel is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (38), Warmth (21), Morality (19), Health (36), and Cheerfulness (27).
What is the Success rating for the name Mel?▾
Mel has a Success rating of 38 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Mel sound?▾
Mel has a Warmth rating of 21 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Mel compare to other names?▾
Mel's strongest dimension is Success at 38/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Mel with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Mel?▾
Notable people named Mel include Mel Gibson, Mel Brooks, Mel Blanc and Mel Tormé. Name Halo lists 4 famous Mels with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.