Merrick
- Meaning
- Welsh surname from Meurig, a form of Maurice
Saved in this browser. No account needed.
What does Merrick mean?
Merrick means “Welsh surname from Meurig, a form of Maurice”.
Merrick is a Welsh surname derived from Meurig, a form of Maurice. Maurice comes from Latin Maurus, a term associated with a person from the ancient North African region of Mauretania. That historical geographical connection is more precise than treating Merrick simply as a modern description of skin color or assigning it an unrelated meaning of a famous ruler.
The name has a firm two-syllable sound and a distinctive ending, making it a useful comparison with Merritt or Derek without sharing their origins. Meyrick preserves another surname spelling from the same Welsh family. Parents with a Merrick in their ancestry may value that direct link, while others may appreciate its compact surname style. It is substantial enough to use comfortably without a nickname.
Nicknames & variations
Explore short forms, spellings, and related names.
Nicknames for Merrick
Short forms for everyday use.
Variations & related forms
Related forms and spellings recorded for this name.
How popular is Merrick?
United States · 2025Explore how often Merrick is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,183 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Merrick
- 174 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 4.2% More than 2024
Merrick over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
Hover or tap the chart, or move the slider. You can also use the keyboard arrow keys.
Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,183 | 174 |
| 2025 | Girls | #6,741 | 17 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,218 | 167 |
| 2024 | Girls | #7,145 | 16 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,041 | 210 |
| 2023 | Girls | #6,330 | 19 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,061 | 208 |
| 2022 | Girls | #7,525 | 15 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,004 | 218 |
| 2021 | Girls | #5,881 | 21 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,016 | 205 |
| 2020 | Girls | #8,267 | 13 |
| 2019 | Boys | #987 | 216 |
| 2019 | Girls | #8,937 | 12 |
| 2018 | Boys | #818 | 274 |
| 2018 | Girls | #6,427 | 19 |
| 2017 | Boys | #824 | 272 |
| 2017 | Girls | #5,476 | 24 |
| 2016 | Boys | #984 | 208 |
| 2016 | Girls | #7,867 | 15 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,043 | 192 |
| 2015 | Girls | #6,389 | 20 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,031 | 197 |
| 2014 | Girls | #9,355 | 12 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Merrick
Explore the connection, then save your favorites to compare.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
Shares an origin with Merrick.
Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
Shares an origin with Merrick.
Sebastian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
Shares an origin with Merrick.
Leo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares an origin with Merrick.
Julian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthful or downy-bearded
Shares an origin with Merrick.
Santiago
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Saint James
Shares an origin with Merrick.
Found a few you like?
Save them, then compare up to four names in your shortlist.