Merit vs Elliott

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 #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American Scottish

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Merit Rank #6,508

Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Elliott mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Merit and Elliott boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.