Meredith
Meredith: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈɹɛdɪθ/ · /ˈmɛɹədɪθ/
Meaning and origin of Meredith
Root meaning: “great lord”
- A male given name from Welsh.
- A female given name from Welsh; sometimes mistaken for a combination of Mary and Edith.
Etymology
From Welsh Maredudd (“great lord”).
How popular is Meredith?
Since 1880, 77,787 girls and 4,257 boys in the U.S. have been named Meredith (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #140 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #582 in 1941. In 2025 it ranked #469 for girls, with 656 babies given the name.
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Meredith FAQ
What does the name Meredith mean?
Meredith traces back to a root meaning "great lord". A male given name from Welsh. A female given name from Welsh; sometimes mistaken for a combination of Mary and Edith. From Welsh Maredudd (“great lord”).
What is the origin of the name Meredith?
Meredith is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Meredith?
Since 1880, 77,787 girls and 4,257 boys in the U.S. have been named Meredith (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #140 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #582 in 1941. In 2025 it ranked #469 for girls, with 656 babies given the name.
Is Meredith a boy or girl name?
Meredith is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 77,787 girls and 4,257 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.