Edith vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #528 for Edith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

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 Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Meredith mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Edith and Meredith boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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