Caliber vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caliber

Boy #6,460 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"quality, excellence of character"

Origin: English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,460
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cali

Playground Safety Score

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Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,508
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caliber Rank #6,460
Merit Rank #6,508

Caliber is more popular, ranked #6460 vs #6508 for Merit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caliber ___

  • Caliber James
  • Caliber Stone
  • Caliber Reid
  • Caliber Grant
  • Caliber Miles
  • Caliber Dean

Merit ___

  • Merit James
  • Merit Lee
  • Merit Alexander
  • Merit Owen
  • Merit Cole
  • Merit Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caliber

Justice Valor Maverick True Reign

If you choose Merit

Honor True Justice Valor Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caliber or Merit more popular?

Caliber is more popular, ranked #6460 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Caliber and Merit mean?

Caliber means "quality, excellence of character" (English/French origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Caliber and Merit boy or girl names?

Caliber is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.

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