Annalee vs Merritt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annalee

Girl #1,278 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,278
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Lee

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Merritt

Girl #1,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boundary gate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meri, Ritt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annalee Rank #1,278
Merritt Rank #1,411

Annalee is more popular, ranked #1278 vs #1411 for Merritt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annalee ___

  • Annalee Grace
  • Annalee Mae
  • Annalee Ruth
  • Annalee Faith
  • Annalee June
  • Annalee Hope

Merritt ___

  • Merritt Lane
  • Merritt James
  • Merritt Grace
  • Merritt Claire
  • Merritt Elise
  • Merritt Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Annalee

Emmeline Rosalie Ellie Josie Millie

If you choose Merritt

Quinn Sloane Blake Finley Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annalee or Merritt more popular?

Annalee is more popular, ranked #1278 compared to Merritt at #1411 in the United States.

What do Annalee and Merritt mean?

Annalee means "grace, God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin).

Are Annalee and Merritt boy or girl names?

Annalee is primarily a girl name. Merritt is primarily a girl name.

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