Merit vs Power

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 #6,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, authority, force"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American English

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Merit Rank #6,508

Power Rank #6,504

Power is more popular, ranked #6504 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Power more popular?

Power is more popular, ranked #6504 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Power mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Power means "strength, authority, force" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Merit and Power boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Power is primarily a boy name.