Merit vs Bradan

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 #6,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Merit Rank #6,508

Bradan Rank #6,642

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6642 for Bradan.

Is Merit or Bradan more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Bradan at #6642 in the United States.

What do Merit and Bradan mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Bradan means "salmon" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Merit and Bradan boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Bradan is primarily a boy name.