Boy Name · Surname Origin
Meade
Meade means “Meathman, a native of Meath”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Meade? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Meathman, a native of Meath", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Maude.
Meade meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Meathman, a native of Meath
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Meade to related Surname 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.
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Frequently asked about Meade
What does the name Meade mean?
Meade means "Meathman, a native of Meath" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Meade is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Meade?
Meade originates in Surname 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.