Merton is a masculine given name which may refer to: Montague Merton Barker, English first-class cricketer and international field hockey player Merton J. Batchelder, United States Marine Corps brigadier general Merton Bernfield, American pediatrician and cell biologist Merton Brown, American classical music composer Merton E. Davies, a pioneer of America's space program Merton Hanks, American former National Football League player Merton Hodge, New Zealand playwright Merton Verne Lundquist, American sportscaster Merton Miller, American economist Merton L. Miller Wikipedia