Lorelei vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Meredith Rank #490

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #490 for Meredith.

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

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 Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Meredith more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Meredith mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Lorelei and Meredith boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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