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Meritt

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEH-rit /ˈmɛr.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Merritt, an English surname likely from a place name meaning 'boundary gate' (Old English gemaere, 'boundary,' plus geat, 'gate'); often re-read through the word 'merit' ('worth; excellence'). Crisp and worthy in feel.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Meritt spells Merritt, 'boundary gate,' echoing 'merit' (said 'MEH-rit'). Worthy and clean.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Merritt, an English surname likely from a place name meaning 'boundary gate' (Old English gemaere, 'boundary,' plus geat, 'gate'); often re-read through the word 'merit' ('worth; excellence'). Crisp and worthy in feel.

U.S. rank (2024)#10518 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meritt respells Merritt, an English surname likely 'boundary gate' (gemaere, 'boundary,' plus geat, 'gate'), often tied to the word 'merit.' It reads crisp and worthy — rare in the U.S. (said 'MEH-rit').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and clean.

Did you know? Meritt is a spelling of Merritt — an English surname likely meaning 'boundary gate' — often warmly re-read through the word 'merit,' 'worth; excellence' (said 'MEH-rit').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Meritt — Merritt variant; 'boundary gate' / 'merit'

Variations

MerrittMeritMerrit

Nicknames

MerryRitt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meritt mean?

Meritt is a spelling of Merritt, an English surname likely 'boundary gate,' often read through the word 'merit.'

How do you pronounce Meritt?

It's said MEH-rit /ˈmɛr.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meritt a boy or girl name?

Meritt is used here as a boy's name; Merritt is used for both sexes.

How popular is Meritt?

Meritt is a rare name for boys in the U.S.