Meritt
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Great ruler, sea lord
Origin: Welsh
Popularity: Ranked #9272 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Meredith. Shares the meaning 'Great ruler, sea lord.'
Similar names: merit, merrit, merritt, meri, meriah, mert, meredith, marit
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Meritt? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Meritt, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Meritt
What does the name Meritt mean?
Meritt means “Great ruler, sea lord” from Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Meritt?
Meritt has Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Great ruler, sea lord”.
How popular is Meritt?
Meritt ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Meritt most popular?
Meritt peaked in 2025 with 11 babies registered that year.
Is Meritt a boy or girl name?
Meritt is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 38% of Meritts are boys and 62% are girls.
Is the name Meritt rising or falling in popularity?
Meritt has risen 4032 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12892 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Meritt been recorded?
Meritt appears in birth records across 16 years — from 1920 through 2025.