The name Merritt comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "boundary gate" in Old English.
Famous bearers
A bearer is Merritt Austin Edson (1897 - 1955), an American general.
Bearers of the surname include Wesley Merritt (1836 - 1910), an American general;
Stephin Merritt (born 1966), an American singer and songwriter.
