Briana vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Briana Rank #537
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #537 for Briana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briana ___

  • Briana Rose
  • Briana Grace
  • Briana Marie
  • Briana Kate
  • Briana Lynn
  • Briana Jane

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 Briana

Connor Sean Maeve Aiden Fiona

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briana or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Briana at #537 in the United States.

What do Briana and Meredith mean?

Briana means "strong, noble, high" (Celtic origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Briana and Meredith boy or girl names?

Briana is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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