Merit vs Meklit

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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Girl #5,669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, counsel"

Origin: Amharic/Ge'ez

Ethiopian Eritrean East African

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Merit Rank #6,508

Meklit Rank #5,669

Meklit is more popular, ranked #5669 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Meklit more popular?

Meklit is more popular, ranked #5669 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Meklit mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Meklit means "gift, counsel" (Amharic/Ge'ez origin).

Are Merit and Meklit boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Meklit is primarily a girl name.