Meredith

Meaning of Meredith

Meredith means "great lord" or "sea lord." It can also mean "protector of the sea."

Meredith has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Meredith

Meredith is climbing again, up to #469 in 2025 from #492 in 2024 after peaking at #293 in 2000.

Notable people named Meredith

• Meredith Grey
  Fictional character, Grey's Anatomy
• Meredith Vieira
  American television personality
• Meredith Baxter
  American actress and producer
• Meredith Brooks
  American singer-songwriter
• Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum
  German-American equestrian

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Questions about the name Meredith

What does the name Meredith mean?

Meredith means meredith means "great lord" or "sea lord." it can also mean "protector of the sea.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Meredith a boy's or a girl's name?

Meredith is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Meredith?

In 2025, Meredith ranked #469 for girls, up from #492 the year before.

When was Meredith most popular?

Meredith peaked at #293 in 2000.