Girl Name
Meadow
Meadow is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Meadow often also consider Metta.
Meadow meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Meadow has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meadow as M·E·A·D·O·W, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meadow is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meadow variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meadowa, Meadowe, Meadowy, Meado.
- Nicknames: Mea and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meadow with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meadow middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Metta, Meda, Meade, Mattie, Maddie — full picks on the sibling names for Meadow guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meadow? Browse our names like Meadow 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 Meadow
What does the name Meadow mean?
Meadow is a girl name with a distinctive sound and feel.
What is the origin of Meadow?
The exact origin of Meadow is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Meadow?
Meadow has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meadow a boy's or girl's name?
Meadow is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Meadow in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meadow sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meadow?
Names that share Meadow's sound and style include Metta, Meda, Meade, Mattie, Maddie.
What middle names pair well with Meadow?
Good middle-name fits for Meadow pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meadow is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meadow is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meadow?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meadow share its rhythm without rhyming — Metta, Meda, Meade all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.