Meru

Q: Is Meru a boy or girl name?

Meru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #36400, and as a girl name it ranks #40779.

Q: How popular is the name Meru?

Meru is ranked #36400 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #36,400 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Meru is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Meru often also consider Adit, Jonie, Shahbaz .

Popularity Over Time

#36,400

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,400
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Merrick #1219 Merritt #1898 Merlin #2083 Mervin #2414 Mercer #3081 Mercy #4339 Merle #4664

Middle Name Ideas

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Meru Angel

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Meru Andrew

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Meru Brooks

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Meru Adriel

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Meru Dominic

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Meru Diego

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Meru Bennett

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Meru Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Meru is also used as a girl name, ranked #40779.

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Similar Names

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Shahbaz Boy Persian Ayana Boy Amharic (Ethiopian) Adit Boy Sanskrit Audric Boy Old High German Jonie Boy Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meru

Is Meru a boy or girl name?

Meru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36400. As a girl name, it is ranked #40779. Meru is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Meru?

Meru is currently ranked #36400 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Meru a common or rare name?

Meru is an uncommon name, ranked #36400 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.