Emberlee vs Merritt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emberlee

Girl #1,423 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glowing coal in a meadow clearing"

Origin: Old English compound

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emberlee Rank #1,423
Merritt Rank #1,411

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1423 for Emberlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emberlee ___

  • Emberlee Rose
  • Emberlee Grace
  • Emberlee Jade
  • Emberlee Skye
  • Emberlee Dawn
  • Emberlee Faye

Merritt ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Ember Phoenix Blaze Wren Willow

If you choose Merritt

Quinn Sloane Blake Finley Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emberlee or Merritt more popular?

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Emberlee at #1423 in the United States.

What do Emberlee and Merritt mean?

Emberlee means "glowing coal in a meadow clearing" (Old English compound origin). Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin).

Are Emberlee and Merritt boy or girl names?

Emberlee is primarily a girl name. Merritt is primarily a girl name.

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