Merrell
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl ]
Merrell is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,590 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Merrell is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-uhl.
Parents who love the name Merrell often also consider Francelina, California, Freddy .
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Historical Record
Merrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 53 babies have been named Merrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,590 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,590
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Merrell
Merrell is a girl name .
Is Merrell a boy or girl name? Merrell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,590 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,746. Merrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merrell is currently ranked #68,590 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrell include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrell include Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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