Merit vs Ar

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 #33,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"eagle, noble"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

Hebrew Germanic Modern

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Merit Rank #6,508

Ar Rank #33,520

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #33520 for Ar.

Is Merit or Ar more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Ar at #33520 in the United States.

What do Merit and Ar mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Ar means "eagle, noble" (Germanic/Hebrew origin).

Are Merit and Ar boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Ar is primarily a boy name.