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At a Glance: Name: Meadow – 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
Phonetic: MED-oh IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Meadow mean?
A field of grass (grassland). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Meadow)
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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