Merit vs Kelby

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 #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Merit Rank #6,508

Kelby Rank #6,339

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Kelby more popular?

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Kelby mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin).

Are Merit and Kelby boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Kelby is primarily a boy name.