Keane vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Keane Rank #6,592

Merit Rank #6,508

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6592 for Keane.

Is Keane or Merit more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do Keane and Merit mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Keane and Merit boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.