Gender: Unisex
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: 'Great lord' or 'protector of the sea', Great Lord, Sea Lord
Pronunciation: MEH-rih-dith, /ˈmɛrədɪθ/, M EH R IH D IH TH
Popularity Rank: #7,356
Derived from the Welsh name Maredudd, meaning 'great lord' or 'sea lord'. It can also mean 'protector of the sea'
The name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means 'Great lord' or 'protector of the sea', Great Lord, Sea Lord, Sea Sun. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Meredith is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, Mexico, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEH-rih-dith
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛrədɪθ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH R IH D IH TH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name Meredith is recorded 7,459 times globally, ranking it as the 7,356th most common name worldwide.
Meredith is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,476 occurrences, making it the 861th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Meredith is found among 1 in every 330 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #861 | 1 : 330 |
| Canada | #1,685 | 1 : 1,207 |
| Mexico | #3,676 | 1 : 3,769 |
| United Kingdom | #3,466 | 1 : 2,538 |
| Colombia | #5,463 | 1 : 6,353 |
| France | #8,546 | 1 : 10,516 |
| South Africa | #10,187 | 1 : 21,513 |
| Netherlands | #4,530 | 1 : 3,794 |
| Italy | #11,280 | 1 : 12,995 |
| Peru | #6,165 | 1 : 12,560 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meredith from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 26, 2024 11:05 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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