Girl Name · Welsh Origin
Meridith
Meridith is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Welsh 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.
Meridith is a girl baby name of Welsh origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Meridith often also consider Meredith.
Meridith meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Meridith has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Welsh naming roots help connect Meridith to related Welsh baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meridith as M·E·R·I·D·I·T·H, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meridith is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meridith variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meriditha, Meridithe, Meridithy, Meridit.
- Nicknames: Meri and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meridith with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meridith middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meredith, Markeith, Merritt, Marybeth, Maribeth — full picks on the sibling names for Meridith guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meridith? Browse our names like Meridith 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 Meridith
What does the name Meridith mean?
Meridith has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Meridith?
Meridith originates in Welsh naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meridith?
Meridith has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meridith a boy's or girl's name?
Meridith is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Meridith in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meridith sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meridith?
Names that share Meridith's sound and style include Meredith, Markeith, Merritt, Marybeth, Maribeth.
What middle names pair well with Meridith?
Good middle-name fits for Meridith pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meridith is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meridith is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meridith?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meridith share its rhythm without rhyming — Meredith, Markeith, Merritt all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.