Power vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Power

Boy #6,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, authority, force"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Power Rank #6,504

Merit Rank #6,508

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

Is Power or Merit more popular?

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

What do Power and Merit mean?

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

Are Power and Merit boy or girl names?

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