Meadow
Meadow is a girls' name of English origin meaning “open grassland field.” It ranked #286 in the United States in 2025. A nature name derived directly from the Old English 'mædwe,' referring to a field of grass and wildflowers.
how do you pronounce Meadow?
MED-oh
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what does Meadow mean?
The name Meadow means “open grassland field.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A nature name derived directly from the Old English 'mædwe,' referring to a field of grass and wildflowers. Meadow Soprano from 'The Sopranos' helped introduce this earthy, pastoral name to a modern audience.
where does the name Meadow come from?
The only source retrieved for Meadow is a general Wikipedia article defining the word itself: an open, semi-natural habitat of grasses, herbs, and other non-woody plants, often maintained by clearing land for hay, fodder, or livestock. It says nothing about the word's Old English root, given elsewhere as mædwe, or about its use as a given name, so neither can be confirmed from what was retrieved.
the history of Meadow
The source is silent on the name's use as a given name, including any pop-culture associations, so nothing further can be said about its history as a personal name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #286 |
| 2024 | #325 |
| 2023 | #351 |
| 2022 | #405 |
| 2021 | #499 |
| 2020 | #476 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Meadow?
- Meadow Soprano (The Sopranos character)
- Meadow Walker (daughter of Paul Walker)
what names are similar to Meadow?
what names go well with Meadow?
Sibling names that share Meadow's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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