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
"harmony of sounds, consonance"
Origin: Greek
Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1502 for Symphony.
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Merritt is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Symphony at #1502 in the United States.
Merritt means "boundary gate" (Old English origin). Symphony means "harmony of sounds, consonance" (Greek origin).
Merritt is primarily a girl name. Symphony is primarily a girl name.