Meryl vs Stefanie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefanie

Girl #5,368 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Dutch Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,368
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stef, Steffi, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Meryl Rank #5,487
Stefanie Rank #5,368

Stefanie is more popular, ranked #5368 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meryl ___

  • Meryl Anne
  • Meryl Louise
  • Meryl Grace
  • Meryl Jane
  • Meryl Claire
  • Meryl Elizabeth

Stefanie ___

  • Stefanie Marie
  • Stefanie Anne
  • Stefanie Louise
  • Stefanie Grace
  • Stefanie Rose
  • Stefanie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meryl

Celia Hazel Gwen Sylvia Audrey

If you choose Stefanie

Katrin Monika Claudia Michael Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meryl or Stefanie more popular?

Stefanie is more popular, ranked #5368 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Stefanie mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Stefanie means "crown, garland" (Greek origin).

Are Meryl and Stefanie boy or girl names?

Meryl is primarily a girl name. Stefanie is primarily a girl name.

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