Alexis vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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Meredith

Girl #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Merry, Mere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Meredith Rank #490

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Meredith more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Meredith mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Alexis and Meredith boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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