Lavin vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavin

Boy #6,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the elm tree, smooth stream"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic English

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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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Lavin Rank #6,652

Merit Rank #6,508

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6652 for Lavin.

Is Lavin or Merit more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Lavin at #6652 in the United States.

What do Lavin and Merit mean?

Lavin means "of the elm tree, smooth stream" (Irish Gaelic origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Lavin and Merit boy or girl names?

Lavin is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.