Lyric vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyric

Girl #594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, musical expression"

Origin: Greek lyrikos

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
507
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ricky, Ly

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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

Lyric Rank #594
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #594 for Lyric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyric ___

  • Lyric Rose
  • Lyric Jade
  • Lyric Grace
  • Lyric Dawn
  • Lyric Faye
  • Lyric Claire

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 Lyric

Melody Harmony Sonata River Phoenix

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyric or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Lyric at #594 in the United States.

What do Lyric and Meredith mean?

Lyric means "of the lyre, musical expression" (Greek lyrikos origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Lyric and Meredith boy or girl names?

Lyric is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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