Merit
m(e)-rit
US Popularity:4374
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Worthy; valuable; deserving of praise; Pearl
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. For some extra charm, Merit also has Swedish and Estonian roots, where it’s a variant of Margaret and translates to “pearl.” A name like this will remind you little one that they deserve all the riches the world has to offer.
How Popular Is The Name Merit?
U.S. Births
Overall:Merit is currently #4374 in U.S. births
Boy:Merit is currently #4640 in U.S. births
Girl:Merit is currently #3154 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#3154
in 2025
+ 4292
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Merit (1), April 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Merit
WordSense Dictionary, Margaret
Online Etymology Dictionary, merit (n.)
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