Kay vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

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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Kay Rank #6,417

Merit Rank #6,508

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Kay or Merit more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Kay and Merit mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Kay and Merit boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.