Meredith vs Overton

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

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Overton

Boy #42,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"upper settlement, settlement above the valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,324
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ovie, Otto, Ton

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Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Overton Rank #42,324

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #42324 for Overton.

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

Overton ___

  • Overton James
  • Overton Reed
  • Overton Cole
  • Overton Grant
  • Overton Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Overton

Ashton Weston Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Overton more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Overton at #42324 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Overton mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Overton means "upper settlement, settlement above the valley" (Old English origin).

Are Meredith and Overton boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Overton is primarily a boy name.

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