Faye vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Faye Rank #539
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #539 for Faye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

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 Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Meredith mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Faye and Meredith boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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