Merit: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ehr-eet
Origin: Italy
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Deserving

Merit is currently ranked #6979 in U. Merit, S. Births, with a slight increase in particularly, who rank it #5065. The name has English and Latin origins, with some sources tracing it back to the English word 'Merit, 'which itself comes from the Latin 'emeritus'meaning 'deserving'. Merit is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Merit Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Merit is currently #15968 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Merit is currently #9102 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Merit is currently #7745 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Merit is currently #4372 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Merit is currently #8146 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Merit is currently #4645 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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