Dani vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dani Rank #680
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #680 for Dani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

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 Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dani or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Dani at #680 in the United States.

What do Dani and Meredith mean?

Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Dani and Meredith boy or girl names?

Dani is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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