Unisex Name
Merit
"Deserving and worthy; from Latin denoting excellence, value, and distinguished accomplishment."
Ranked #6338 for baby names
About the Name Merit
Meaning
Deserving and worthy; from Latin denoting excellence, value, and distinguished accomplishment.
Origin
LatinGender
Unisex
First Letter
MBoy Rank
#6338
Girl Rank
#7446
Merit is a unisex name of Latin origin. The name means "Deserving and worthy; from Latin denoting excellence, value, and distinguished accomplishment." and Currently ranked #6338 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Latin names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
#11 1960
#7 1970
#11 1980
#5 1990
#53 2000
#212 2010
#144 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.