Barley vs Meadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meadow

Girl #325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grassy field, open pasture"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#325
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mea, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Meadow Rank #325

Meadow is more popular, ranked #325 vs #24885 for Barley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barley ___

  • Barley James
  • Barley Fox
  • Barley Reed
  • Barley Stone
  • Barley Finn
  • Barley Cole

Meadow ___

  • Meadow Rose
  • Meadow Dawn
  • Meadow Jane
  • Meadow Sage
  • Meadow Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barley

Rye Sage Hazel Oat Clover

If you choose Meadow

Willow River Briar Forest Heath

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Meadow more popular?

Meadow is more popular, ranked #325 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Meadow mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Meadow means "grassy field, open pasture" (Old English origin).

Are Barley and Meadow boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Meadow is primarily a girl name.

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