Dena vs Meritt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Meritt Rank #16,645

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #16645 for Meritt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Meritt ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Meritt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Meritt more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Meritt at #16645 in the United States.

What do Dena and Meritt mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Dena and Meritt boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Meritt is primarily a boy name.

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