Merit
m(e)-rit
US Popularity:8205
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 #8205 in U.S. births
Boy:Merit is currently #6338 in U.S. births
Girl:Merit is currently #7446 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#7446
in 2024
- 2381
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Merit (1), April 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Merit
WordSense Dictionary, Margaret
Online Etymology Dictionary, merit (n.)
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