Merrick

Meaning of Merrick

Merrick means "fame" and "power". It can also mean "ruler".

Merrick has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Merrick

After ranking as high as #819 in 2018, Merrick has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Merrick

• Merrick Garland
  U.S. Attorney General
• Merrick Hanna
  American dancer and actor
• Merrick B. Garland
  American judge and politician
• Merrick Bremner
  South African professional golfer
• Merrick Osbourne
  Canadian Football League player

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Questions about the name Merrick

What does the name Merrick mean?

Merrick means merrick means "fame" and "power". it can also mean "ruler", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Merrick a boy's or a girl's name?

Merrick is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Merrick?

Merrick did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Merrick most popular?

Merrick peaked at #819 in 2018.