Merit vs Lavin

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 #6,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the elm tree, smooth stream"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic English

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Merit Rank #6,508

Lavin Rank #6,652

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6652 for Lavin.

Is Merit or Lavin more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Lavin at #6652 in the United States.

What do Merit and Lavin mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Lavin means "of the elm tree, smooth stream" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merit and Lavin boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Lavin is primarily a boy name.