US Popularity:6979
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Worthy; valuable; deserving of praise
Merit is a gender-neutral name that will leave others in no doubt of baby's innate value. Born from the Latin meritum, Merit encompasses that which is "worthy," "valuable," or "deserving of praise." The beauty of Merit is that appreciation lies in the eyes of the beholder, its excellence reflective of any measure of qualities. From a good heart to a generous soul and even a learned mind, Merit is capable of earning acclaim for them all. Yet to those who love them most, Merit is ultimately priceless.

How Popular Is The Name Merit?

U.S. Births

Overall:Merit is currently #6979 in U.S. births
Boy:Merit is currently #7547 in U.S. births
Girl:Merit is currently #5065 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5065
in 2023
+ 2841
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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