Meritxell

Meritxell is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “Our Lady of Meritxell.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2004.

Meritxell at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“Our Lady of Meritxell”

About the name Meritxell

Meritxell belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “Our Lady of Meritxell” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Meritxell first appears in Social Security records in 2006. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10237 in 2019, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 38 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meritxell in US records

First recorded (US)
2006
Best US rank
#10237 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Total since 1880
38

Meritxell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#4598 in 2004
Babies named Meritxell in 2004
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meritxell mean?

Meritxell means “Our Lady of Meritxell” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Meritxell a boy or girl name?

Meritxell is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2004.

What origin is the name Meritxell?

Meritxell comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Meritxell?

Meritxell first appears in US records in 2006. Its best-ever ranking was #10237 in 2019, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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