Kelby vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelby

Boy #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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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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Kelby Rank #6,339

Merit Rank #6,508

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Kelby or Merit more popular?

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Kelby and Merit mean?

Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Kelby and Merit boy or girl names?

Kelby is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.