Merit

Q: Is Merit a boy or girl name?

Merit is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #7713, and as a boy name it ranks #6508.

Q: How popular is the name Merit?

Merit is ranked #7713 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uht ]

Girl Name #7,713 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Merit is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-uht.

Popularity Over Time

#7,713

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,713
Total SSA Count: 15

Alternative Spellings

Merida #2462

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie

Middle Name Ideas

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Merit Alaia

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Merit Maeve

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Merit Alice

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Merit Eliza

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Merit Claire

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Merit Georgia

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Merit Ayla

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Merit Eden

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Merit Brooklyn

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Merit Daisy

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Also a Boy Name

Merit is also used as a boy name, ranked #6508.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merit

Is Merit a boy or girl name?

Merit is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7713. As a boy name, it is ranked #6508. Merit is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Merit?

Merit is pronounced m-EHR-uht.

How popular is the name Merit?

Merit is currently ranked #7713 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Merit?

Common nicknames for Merit include Mer, Mey, and Merie.

Is Merit a common or rare name?

Merit is an uncommon name, ranked #7713 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merit

Merit is a girl name .

Is Merit a boy or girl name? Merit is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,713 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,508. Merit is more commonly used as a boy name.

Merit is currently ranked #7,713 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Merit include Mer, Mey, and Merie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Merit include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.