Merit vs Rawlins

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #6,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rawlin, son of Ralph"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Merit Rank #6,508

Rawlins Rank #6,394

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Rawlins more popular?

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Rawlins mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Rawlins means "son of Rawlin, son of Ralph" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Merit and Rawlins boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Rawlins is primarily a boy name.