Merit vs Graydon

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 #6,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the gray hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Merit Rank #6,508

Graydon Rank #6,707

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6707 for Graydon.

Is Merit or Graydon more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Graydon at #6707 in the United States.

What do Merit and Graydon mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Graydon means "from the gray hill" (Old English origin).

Are Merit and Graydon boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Graydon is primarily a boy name.