Kennedi vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

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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

Kennedi Rank #685
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #685 for Kennedi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

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 Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedi or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Kennedi and Meredith mean?

Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Kennedi and Meredith boy or girl names?

Kennedi is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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