Meritt

Q: Is Meritt a boy or girl name?

Meritt is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16645, and as a girl name it ranks #30522.

Q: How popular is the name Meritt?

Meritt is ranked #16645 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-iht ]

Boy Name #16,645 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Meritt is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-iht.

Parents who love the name Meritt often also consider Seab, Flores, Dena .

Popularity Over Time

#16,645

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,645
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie Meriie

Middle Name Ideas

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Meritt Adriel

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Meritt Charles

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Meritt Brooks

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Meritt Angel

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Meritt Diego

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Meritt Bennett

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Meritt Andrew

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Meritt Damian

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Meritt Jayden

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Also a Girl Name

Meritt is also used as a girl name, ranked #30522.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meritt

Is Meritt a boy or girl name?

Meritt is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16645. As a girl name, it is ranked #30522. Meritt is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Meritt?

Meritt is pronounced m-EHR-iht.

How popular is the name Meritt?

Meritt is currently ranked #16645 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Meritt?

Common nicknames for Meritt include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Meriie.

Is Meritt a common or rare name?

Meritt is an uncommon name, ranked #16645 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Meritt

Meritt is a boy name .

Is Meritt a boy or girl name? Meritt is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,645 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,522. Meritt is more commonly used as a boy name.

Meritt is currently ranked #16,645 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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