Marie vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Rie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Marie Rank #637
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #637 for Marie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marie ___

  • Marie Claire
  • Marie Louise
  • Marie Elise
  • Marie Celeste
  • Marie Noelle
  • Marie Rose

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 Marie

Pierre Juliette Henri Cecile Emile

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marie or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Meredith mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Marie and Meredith boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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