Meadow vs Noah

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Meadow Rank #325
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #325 for Meadow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meadow ___

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meadow

Willow River Briar Forest Heath

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Meadow at #325 in the United States.

What do Meadow and Noah mean?

Meadow means "grassy field, open pasture" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Meadow and Noah boy or girl names?

Meadow is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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