Merit vs Abb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #33,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"father"

Origin: Semitic/Hebrew/Aramaic root ab

Hebrew Aramaic Medieval English

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Merit Rank #6,508

Abb Rank #33,557

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #33557 for Abb.

Is Merit or Abb more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Abb at #33557 in the United States.

What do Merit and Abb mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Abb means "father" (Semitic/Hebrew/Aramaic root ab origin).

Are Merit and Abb boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Abb is primarily a boy name.