Meru
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Meru first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 10 babies have been named Meru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meru is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #36,400 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,400
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Meru is also used as a girl name, ranked #40779.
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About the Name Meru
Meru is a boy name .
Is Meru a boy or girl name? Meru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,400 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,779. Meru is more commonly used as a boy name.
Meru is currently ranked #36,400 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Meru include Merrick, Merritt, Merlin, Mervin, Mercer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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