Merit vs Payden

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 #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Merit Rank #6,508

Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Payden mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Merit and Payden boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.