Kendre vs Merit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kendre Rank #6,546
Merit Rank #6,508

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6546 for Kendre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendre ___

  • Kendre James
  • Kendre Lee
  • Kendre Michael
  • Kendre Ray
  • Kendre Andre
  • Kendre Xavier

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 Kendre

Kendall Kyler Kamari Kali Kobe

If you choose Merit

Honor True Justice Valor Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendre or Merit more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Kendre at #6546 in the United States.

What do Kendre and Merit mean?

Kendre means "royal power" (Old English origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Kendre and Merit boy or girl names?

Kendre is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.

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