Afton vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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Afton Rank #6,458

Merit Rank #6,508

Afton is more popular, ranked #6458 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Afton or Merit more popular?

Afton is more popular, ranked #6458 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Afton and Merit mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Afton and Merit boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.