Merrick
m(e)-rri-ck
US Popularity:2124
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Dark, Moor, dark-skinned; Ruler of the sea; Fame, power
Merrick is a gender-neutral name primarily of Welsh origin but has roots in English, German, Scottish, Latin, and Greek. In English, the name means "fame," “power," and "ruler of the sea," giving baby a title that resembles a life of glitz and glamor, possibly inspired by the Germanic Haimirich and the word mer. In Welsh traditions, the name Merrick is a derivation of Meurig, a form of Maurice from Greek and Latin, meaning "dark," "Moor," or "dark-skinned." In Scotland, Merrick is the name of a mountain, called A' Mhearag in Scottish Gaelic, part of the Galloway Hills. From the vast, adventure-filled ocean to the soaring and steadfast mountain, baby Merrick will always be reminded that the sky is the limit when following their dreams.
Merrick Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Merrick is currently #1448 on The Bump
Boy:Merrick is currently #1043 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Merrick is currently #791 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Merrick is currently #2124 in U.S. births
Boy:Merrick is currently #2282 in U.S. births
Girl:Merrick is currently #13668 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#13668
in 2022
+ 426
from 2020
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 475
Behind the Name, Merrick, January 2022
Name Doctor, Meurig
Name Doctor, Merrick
WordSense Dictionary, Merrick
Ancestry, Merrick
House of Names, Merrick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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