Merrick

Meaning: Moor, dark, swarthy
Origin: Latin — Anglicized form of Meurig, the Welsh form of Maurice

Boy's name · #1183 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Merrick reached its best rank, #818, in 2018 and ranked #1183 in 2025. Roughly 5,800 boys have been named Merrick since 1905.

Across the states

See where Merrick is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 21 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Merrick ranks in other countries and regions.

#1,083 in Canada (2025) · #5,120 in England & Wales (2024) · #5,558 in France (2024) · #6,070 in Ecuador (2024) · #18,412 in Italy (2022) · #2,737 in Austria (2014).

Famous Merricks

Merrick Garland — American lawyer and jurist (born 1952)
Merrick McCartha — American actor
Merrick Watts — Australian comedian (born 1973)
Merrick Cockell — British politician (born 1957)
Merrick Posnansky — British archaeologist (1931–2024)

In stories & tradition

Merrick Mayfair — Merrick (book)
Merrick — The Starchild (TV episode)

What Merricks become

Among 23 notable people named Merrick:

No single standout — notable Merricks spread across many fields.

Similar names: Torin · Merritt · Kaine · Lyric · Memphis · Cormac

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