Merry
Merry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Merry
- A female given name from merry.
- A diminutive of the female given name Mercy.
- A diminutive of the male given name Meredith.
How popular is Merry?
Since 1880, 10,369 girls in the U.S. have been named Merry. Its highest rank for girls was #456 in 1948. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Merry
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Sibling name ideas for Merry
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Merry FAQ
What does the name Merry mean?
A female given name from merry. A diminutive of the female given name Mercy. A diminutive of the male given name Meredith.
How popular is the name Merry?
Since 1880, 10,369 girls in the U.S. have been named Merry. Its highest rank for girls was #456 in 1948. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Merry a boy or girl name?
Merry is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,369 girls and 0 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.