Emberly 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

Emberly Rank #632
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #632 for Emberly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emberly ___

  • Emberly Grace
  • Emberly Rose
  • Emberly Claire
  • Emberly Faith
  • Emberly Mae

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emberly

Phoenix Blaze Scarlett Jasper Aurora

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emberly or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Emberly at #632 in the United States.

What do Emberly and Meredith mean?

Emberly means "glowing ember meadow" (Old English/Norse origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Emberly and Meredith boy or girl names?

Emberly is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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