Merritt
MEH-rit
Popularity
#1409
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
8,863
Peak Year
#280 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Merritt is an English surname-turned-first name, derived from the Middle English given name Meriet, meaning "little famous one."
Gender Split
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Merritt Wever
American actress
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