Merit vs Adal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #6,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Old High German

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Merit Rank #6,508

Adal Rank #6,506

Adal is more popular, ranked #6506 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Adal more popular?

Adal is more popular, ranked #6506 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Adal mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Adal means "noble, honorable" (Old High German origin).

Are Merit and Adal boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Adal is primarily a boy name.