Merit
MEH-ritt; mehr-eet
English word name, variation of Merritt, variation of Marit and Maret, Ancient Egyptian
"good and worthy; boundary, gate; pearl; the beloved one"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
The name Merit peaked for girls at #5082 in 2023. The name is most popular in MERIT and MERIT. Merit is occasionally used for boys in 2024.
Popularity of the name Merit
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