Honey or honey-sweet
Derived from the Greek word 'meli' meaning honey. It was the name of several early Christian saints, most notably St. Melito of Sardis, a second-century bishop and influential writer.
Less common today
Meliton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,946 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Second-century Bishop of Sardis and influential Christian writer
Mexican professional footballer
Peruvian naval officer and national hero
