Merritt: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ehrr-eett
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, Northern Europe
Meaning: From the boundary gate

Merritt is a unisex given name of British origin, meaning 'from the boundary gate'in English. Merritt, The name has its roots in Old English, derived from the words "(ge)maere, " meaning boundary, and "geat, " meaning gate or bar. It is also associated with the surname Merritt, which originated in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Merritt, The name has seen various spellings over time, including Marriott, and Marritt, due to the influence of Norman French and Latin. Despite its rich history, Merritt is not a particularly popular given name in modern times. Merritt, English. Merritt is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Merritt Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Merritt is currently #3087 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Merritt is currently #1708 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Merritt is currently #1490 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Merritt is currently #805 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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