Emmett vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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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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Emmett Rank #119

Merit Rank #6,508

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Emmett or Merit more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Merit mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Emmett and Merit boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.