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

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