Meredith - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Meredith \m(e)-redi-th, mer(e)-dith\ is pronounced MARE-a-dith, ma-RARE-dith. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "noted ruler". Also possibly "sea lord". Composer Meredith Wilson.

Meredith has 3 variant forms: Meredyth, Merideth and Meridith.

Meredith is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Meredith. Click here to compare Meredith with related baby names.