Merrick
Merrick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Merrick
- A male given name.
Etymology
Anglicisation of Welsh Meurig.
How popular is Merrick?
Since 1880, 519 girls and 5,792 boys in the U.S. have been named Merrick (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4951 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #818 in 2018. In 2025, 191 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Merrick
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Merrick
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Merrick FAQ
What does the name Merrick mean?
A male given name. Anglicisation of Welsh Meurig.
How popular is the name Merrick?
Since 1880, 519 girls and 5,792 boys in the U.S. have been named Merrick (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4951 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #818 in 2018. In 2025, 191 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Merrick a boy or girl name?
Merrick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 519 girls and 5,792 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.