Meron is of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Amharic word 'meri', meaning peaceful and calm. It is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls in some cultures. The name Meron gained international recognition when it was borne by Emperor Meruwaek Haylu (1382-1410), who ruled the Ethiopian Empire during its golden age.
The name Meron peaked in popularity around the year 2009 with 21 births that year. However, it has seen a steady decline since then, with only 7 births recorded in 2017 and 6 in 2019. Overall, there have been a total of 394 births named Meron from 1984 to 2019.