Meredith vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Olivia mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Meredith and Olivia boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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