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By Grace Royal · Sep 2026

Merrit

OriginEnglish surname
Meaning"boundary gate"
GenderGirl
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The name Merrit peaked for girls at #5665 in 1962. Merrit is occasionally used for boys in 2021.

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  • (Siobhán) Merritt Wever

    American actress

  • Merritt Robertson

    daughter of Jep Robertson on TV's "Duck Dynasty"

  • Merritt Galifianakis

    sister of American actor Zach Galifianakis

  • Merritt Patterson

    American actress

  • Merritt Hetteigh Mae McClure

    daughter of race car driver Eric McClure

  • Merritt Elizabeth Matthias

    American soccer player

Merrit in pop culture

  • Merritt

    a town in British Columbia

  • Merritt Andrews

    character in "Where the Boys Are"

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7 Letter Girl Names
Names Ending in T for Girls
Names That Mean Gate
Names That Mean Boundary
Two Syllable Names for Girls

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