Merit vs Lumen

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 #6,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"opening, window of light"

Origin: Latin

English American International

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Merit Rank #6,508

Lumen Rank #6,688

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6688 for Lumen.

Is Merit or Lumen more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Lumen at #6688 in the United States.

What do Merit and Lumen mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Lumen means "opening, window of light" (Latin origin).

Are Merit and Lumen boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Lumen is primarily a boy name.