Merritt
Meaning
"boundary gate"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,411
- Total SSA Count
- 158
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Meri, Ritt
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"boundary gate"
Origin: Old English
"farmer, estate steward"
Origin: German
Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1815 for Meyer.
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Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.
Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).
Merritt is primarily a girl name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.