Merrit
MER-it
Popularity
#14631
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
281
Peak Year
#13 in 2021
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Merrit is a unisex name with English origins, derived from the Old English name 'Meregeat', meaning 'famous sea'. It can also be a variant of Meredith.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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