Blaire vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaire

Girl #447 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plain, field, open land"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (blàr)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#447
Total SSA Count
697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Blaire Rank #447
Meredith Rank #490

Blaire is more popular, ranked #447 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaire ___

  • Blaire Anne
  • Blaire Elizabeth
  • Blaire Rose
  • Blaire Elise
  • Blaire Marie
  • Blaire Grace

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 Blaire

Greer Sloane Quinn Reid Avery

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaire or Meredith more popular?

Blaire is more popular, ranked #447 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Blaire and Meredith mean?

Blaire means "plain, field, open land" (Scottish Gaelic (blàr) origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Blaire and Meredith boy or girl names?

Blaire is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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