Merit

Meaning worthy of praise
Origin Latin
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Merit
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Me-rit

About Merit

Merit stands apart through its remarkable combination of simplicity and substance. This exceptional name conveys clear character while remaining refreshingly straightforward—a increasingly valuable quality in today's often complicated naming landscape.

The single-word virtue name carries inherent meaning without limiting individual identity development—a delicate balance that Merit achieves perfectly.

Its concise structure ensures immediate recognition and recall, creating natural advantages in educational and professional contexts where being remembered matters significantly.

Merit demonstrates extraordinary versatility across different personalities and paths—equally fitting for analytical thinkers and creative spirits.

The name transcends gender assumptions while maintaining clear identity—an increasingly important quality for forward-thinking naming choices.

Variations of Name Merit

Merritt
Merrick
Meredith
Meritt

Names Similar to Merit

Merritt
Merrick
Merick
Merton
Meyer
Miles
Marcus
Maxwell
Mason
Malcolm

Nicknames for Merit

Mer
Rit
Merry
MT
Merit

Other Popular Names Beginning with M

Martin
Matias
Melvin
Max
Makari
Mazi
Malaki
Menachem
Maddox
Mateo