Makenna vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makenna

Girl #525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#525
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kenna, Mac, Mak

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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

Makenna Rank #525
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #525 for Makenna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Makenna ___

  • Makenna Grace
  • Makenna Rose
  • Makenna Claire
  • Makenna Lynn
  • Makenna Jane
  • Makenna Hope

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 Makenna

Liam Declan Fiona Sienna Brady

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makenna or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Makenna at #525 in the United States.

What do Makenna and Meredith mean?

Makenna means "born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Makenna and Meredith boy or girl names?

Makenna is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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