Merritt vs Meyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mey, Mye

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Merritt Rank #1,411
Meyer Rank #1,815

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merritt ___

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

Meyer ___

  • Meyer Solomon
  • Meyer Isaac
  • Meyer David
  • Meyer Benjamin
  • Meyer Jacob
  • Meyer Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merritt

Quinn Sloane Blake Finley Scout

If you choose Meyer

Mira Esther Nathan Reuben Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merritt or Meyer more popular?

Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Merritt and Meyer mean?

Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Merritt and Meyer boy or girl names?

Merritt is primarily a girl name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.

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