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The boy's name Merritt \m(e)-rri-

is pronounced MARE-it. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "boundary gate". Also possibly "little renowned one" or derived from Mary (Latin) "star of the sea".

Merritt has 3 variant forms: Merrett, Merit and Meritt.

Baby names that sound like Merritt are Marty, Martie, Marti, Mart, Mort and Morty.

Merritt is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#633 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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