Merrick name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: English and Latin

Usage: English and Welsh

Pronunciation: m(e)-rri-ck

Meaning: Ruler of the Sea, Famous Power, Dark Skinned, Moor and Maurice

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What does Merrick mean?
Variations of Merrick
Middle Names for Merrick
How popular is Merrick?
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Similar Names to Merrick
Famous People Named Merrick
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What does Merrick mean?

Eminent Merrick mainly is used in Welsh and English has its origin in Latin and English, meaning of Merrick is "Ruler of the Sea, Famous Power, Dark Skinned, Moor or Maurice" is given to both sexes.

Merrick is variation of pious, admired and eternal Maurice. Maurice is French equivalent of Mauritius. Maurice's meaning is The Moor, The One from Mauritania and Muir Meaning Sea has origin in Latin and Celtic.

How do I pronounce Merrick?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Merrick is m(e)-rri-ck.

Variants of Merrick

Merc, Maurice, Mercury, Mauritius, Maricio, Mauricia, Mercurius, Maurick

Names that rhyme with Merrick

How popular is the name Merrick?

Merrick is common in United States where over 4789 new-borns have been given the name since 1905. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 273 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 815th position.

Merrick is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 1997 when it ranked 1761st. Also, it appeared first time in 1995 on baby boy names list of France.

Also, Merrick is a familiar name in Jamaica, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Canada, South Africa and Philippines. At least, 4000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	815	273	6211	19
2017	824	269	5467	23
2016	975	208	7541	15
2015	1043	191	6209	20
2014	1027	196	8937	12

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What numerology tells about Merrick?

Learn to be strong and perceptive. Competing with people won't bring you much but, compete with yourself will make you better than you were yesterday. You wish everyone were just like you but they can't. You like to explore your options about everything. You have to understand that not everyone is willing and excited to succeed in life as you are. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything.

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