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Merritt is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant ‘boundary gate’ in Old English." It ranked #703 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant ‘boundary gate’ in Old English. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Merritt ranked #703 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #703 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Merritt mean?
Merritt means "boundary gate", according to Behind the Name.
Is Merritt a popular name?
Merritt ranked #703 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Merritt a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Merritt appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Merritt — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
