Boundary gate or deserving of merit
A surname-derived name with two primary roots. It may stem from the Old English 'meryet', referring to a boundary gate, or relate to the Latin 'meritus', meaning deserving or worthy.
Less common today
Meritt isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,649 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-winning actress known for Nurse Jackie
Canadian actress
American actor known for Star Trek II
