Merit vs Kunal

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 #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

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Merit Rank #6,508

Kunal Rank #17,652

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Is Merit or Kunal more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Merit and Kunal mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Merit and Kunal boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Kunal is primarily a boy name.