Merit vs Merritt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary gate"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Merit Rank #6,508

Merritt Rank #1,898

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1898 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Merritt more popular?

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1898 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Merritt mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin).

Are Merit and Merritt boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Merritt is primarily a boy name.