Merit vs Gaige

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 #6,619 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, oath, measure"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Merit Rank #6,508

Gaige Rank #6,619

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6619 for Gaige.

Is Merit or Gaige more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Gaige at #6619 in the United States.

What do Merit and Gaige mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Gaige means "pledge, oath, measure" (Old French origin).

Are Merit and Gaige boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Gaige is primarily a boy name.