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Merrill

Merrill: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Merrill

  • A unisex given name.
  • A male given name.
  • A female given name.

Etymology

Variant of Muriel.

How popular is Merrill?

22U.S. babies in 2025
#321peak rank (1916)
15,065babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,077 girls and 12,988 boys in the U.S. have been named Merrill (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1240 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #321 in 1916. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Merrill

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Merrill FAQ

What does the name Merrill mean?

A unisex given name. A male given name. A female given name. Variant of Muriel.

How popular is the name Merrill?

Since 1880, 2,077 girls and 12,988 boys in the U.S. have been named Merrill (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1240 in 1942. Its highest rank for boys was #321 in 1916. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Merrill a boy or girl name?

Merrill is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,077 girls and 12,988 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.