Merit vs Caliber

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 #6,460 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"quality, excellence of character"

Origin: English/French

American English

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Merit Rank #6,508

Caliber Rank #6,460

Caliber is more popular, ranked #6460 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Caliber more popular?

Caliber is more popular, ranked #6460 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Caliber mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Caliber means "quality, excellence of character" (English/French origin).

Are Merit and Caliber boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Caliber is primarily a boy name.