Lorelei vs Meadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meadow

Girl #325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grassy field, open pasture"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#325
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mea, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Meadow Rank #325

Meadow is more popular, ranked #325 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Meadow ___

  • Meadow Rose
  • Meadow Dawn
  • Meadow Jane
  • Meadow Sage
  • Meadow Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Meadow

Willow River Briar Forest Heath

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Meadow more popular?

Meadow is more popular, ranked #325 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Meadow mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Meadow means "grassy field, open pasture" (Old English origin).

Are Lorelei and Meadow boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Meadow is primarily a girl name.

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