Merit vs Kay

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 #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Merit Rank #6,508

Kay Rank #6,417

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Kay more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Kay mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Merit and Kay boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.