William Merritt

William Merritt may refer to:

• William Merritt Chase (1849–1916), American painter
• Guy William "Tripp" Merritt III (1968–2020), American football coach
• William "Schute" Merritt (1910 or 1911–1988), American baseball player
• William Merritt (mayor) (died 1708), Dutch politician
• William H. Merritt (1821–1890), American politician and journalist
• William Hamilton Merritt (1793–1862), Canadian politician
• William Hamilton Merritt III (1855–1918), Canadian soldier
• William "Willie" Merritt (1782–1961), American football player and attorney
• William Merritt Steger (1920–2006), American judge