Merit vs Keo

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 #6,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the wind, breath of life"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Polynesian American

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Merit Rank #6,508

Keo Rank #6,654

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6654 for Keo.

Is Merit or Keo more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Keo at #6654 in the United States.

What do Merit and Keo mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Keo means "the wind, breath of life" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Merit and Keo boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Keo is primarily a boy name.