Boy Name · English Origin
Meade
Considering Meade? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Worthy of love", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Maude.
Meade meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Meade to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meade as M·E·A·D·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meade is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meade variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meadea, Meadee, Meadey, Mead.
- Nicknames: Mea and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meade with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meade middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maude, Meda, Moody, Maida, Metta — full picks on the sibling names for Meade guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meade? Browse our names like Meade guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Meade
What does the name Meade mean?
Meade means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Meade?
Meade originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meade?
Meade has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meade a boy's or girl's name?
Meade is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Meade in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meade sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meade?
Names that share Meade's sound and style include Maude, Meda, Moody, Maida, Metta.
What middle names pair well with Meade?
Good middle-name fits for Meade pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meade is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meade is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meade?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meade share its rhythm without rhyming — Maude, Meda, Moody all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.