Merrit
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-iht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merrit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 96 babies have been named Merrit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrit is past its peak , currently ranked #17,200 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,200
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old French origin
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Greek beryllos origin
"from beryl (precious stone)"
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Hebrew origin
"grace, favor"
#17,189 in US
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#17,316 in US
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About the Name Merrit
Merrit is a boy name .
Is Merrit a boy or girl name? Merrit is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,200 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,729. Merrit is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merrit is currently ranked #17,200 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrit include Mer, Merr, Merry, Merrie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrit include Merrick, Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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