Baz vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

English British Australian Persian

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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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Baz Rank #6,587

Merit Rank #6,508

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6587 for Baz.

Is Baz or Merit more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Baz at #6587 in the United States.

What do Baz and Merit mean?

Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Baz and Merit boy or girl names?

Baz is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.