Jen vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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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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Jen Rank #6,476

Merit Rank #6,508

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Jen or Merit more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Jen and Merit mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Jen and Merit boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.