Merit vs Dajour

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 #6,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the day; current, fresh, timely"

Origin: French (du jour)

African American

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Merit Rank #6,508

Dajour Rank #6,682

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6682 for Dajour.

Is Merit or Dajour more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Dajour at #6682 in the United States.

What do Merit and Dajour mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Dajour means "of the day; current, fresh, timely" (French (du jour) origin).

Are Merit and Dajour boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Dajour is primarily a boy name.