boy's name
Meriadec
may-ryah-DEK (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 205
Meriadec is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1982, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1945.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Meriadec Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Meriadec?
In 2014, Meriadec was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Meriadec Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mériadec | Mériadec is a rare spelling of Meriadec, written with an acute accent and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Meriadec
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meriadec Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meriadec over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meriadec
- French may-ryah-DEK
Sibling Names for Meriadec
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meriadec — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meriadec
Is Meriadec a girl's or a boy's name?
Meriadec is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meriadec?
Meriadec has 3 syllables.
When was Meriadec most popular?
Meriadec peaked in 1982, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Meriadec a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Meriadec currently ranks #4,036 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.