Merit vs Russ

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 #6,505 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American Scottish

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Merit Rank #6,508

Russ Rank #6,505

Russ is more popular, ranked #6505 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Merit or Russ more popular?

Russ is more popular, ranked #6505 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Merit and Russ mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Russ means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Merit and Russ boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Russ is primarily a boy name.