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.
About 11 girls were named Meritt in 2025.
Emmy-winning actress known for Nurse Jackie
Canadian actress
American actor known for Star Trek II
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
