Cali vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cali

Girl #495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#495
Total SSA Count
618
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cali Rank #495
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 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

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 Cali

Beau Cruz Bodhi Sienna Mila

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cali or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Cali at #495 in the United States.

What do Cali and Meredith mean?

Cali means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Cali and Meredith boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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