Merit vs Damarius

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 #6,661 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gentle, tame"

Origin: Greek

African-American American Greek

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Merit Rank #6,508

Damarius Rank #6,661

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6661 for Damarius.

Is Merit or Damarius more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Damarius at #6661 in the United States.

What do Merit and Damarius mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Damarius means "gentle, tame" (Greek origin).

Are Merit and Damarius boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Damarius is primarily a boy name.