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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A field of grass (grassland)
- Origin
- English (vocabulary word)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MED-oh
Meadow is a neutral name drawn straight from the English vocabulary word for a field of grass, with a pronunciation of MED-oh. You may see it described as "a field of wildflowers," but that's not accurate — the word just refers to grassland, no flowers implied. It's both a nature-inspired and a timeless, classic choice.
Meaning & Origin of Meadow
Meaning: A field of grass (grassland).
Origin: English (vocabulary word).
A common claim: Meadow is often described as 'a field of wildflowers' or a flower-filled grassy field. Actually: The name simply reflects the plain English word 'meadow' (grassland); there's no etymological support for the added wildflowers detail.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Meadow
MED-ohIPA /ˈmɛdoʊ/
Popularity of Meadow
Meadow reached its highest-ever U.S. rank in 2024, when it hit #327 with 946 babies given the name, based on Social Security data going back to 1914.
Names Like Meadow
These names share Meadow’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Meadow mean?
A field of grass (grassland). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Meadow?
Meadow is pronounced MED-oh (IPA: /ˈmɛdoʊ/).
Is Meadow a popular name right now?
Meadow is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #327 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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