Cali 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

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Popularity Comparison

Cali Rank #495
Meadow Rank #325

Meadow is more popular, ranked #325 vs #495 for Cali.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cali ___

  • Cali Rose
  • Cali Mae
  • Cali Jean
  • Cali Jade
  • Cali Ann
  • Cali Skye

Meadow ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cali

Beau Cruz Bodhi Sienna Mila

If you choose Meadow

Willow River Briar Forest Heath

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cali or Meadow more popular?

Meadow is more popular, ranked #325 compared to Cali at #495 in the United States.

What do Cali and Meadow mean?

Cali means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Meadow means "grassy field, open pasture" (Old English origin).

Are Cali and Meadow boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a girl name. Meadow is primarily a girl name.

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