Meredith: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ehr-ehd-eeth
Origin: Wales
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Meaning: Great lord

The name Meredith is of Welsh origin, meaning "great lord" or "lord of the sea. Meredith, The name's, importance lies in its rich literary and cultural heritage, symbolizing strength and leadership.

Meredith Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Meredith is currently #32778 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Meredith is currently #13747 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Meredith is currently #15945 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Meredith is currently #6722 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Meredith is currently #16781 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Meredith is currently #7107 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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