Merit vs Jacai

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 #6,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American English African-American

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Merit Rank #6,508

Jacai Rank #6,402

Jacai is more popular, ranked #6402 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Jacai more popular?

Jacai is more popular, ranked #6402 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Jacai mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Jacai means "supplanter, held by the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merit and Jacai boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Jacai is primarily a boy name.