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 (1872–1961), American football player and attorney William Merritt Steger (1920–2006), American judge
See also Bill Merritt (disambiguation)