Joanna vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joanna Rank #329
Meredith Rank #490

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joanna ___

  • Joanna Rose
  • Joanna Marie
  • Joanna Elizabeth
  • Joanna Grace
  • Joanna Lee

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 Joanna

Hannah Eliza Thomas Daniel Ruth

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or Meredith more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Meredith mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Joanna and Meredith boy or girl names?

Joanna is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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