Meril
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meril first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 10 babies have been named Meril in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meril is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,986 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,986
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Meril is also used as a girl name, ranked #67362.
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About the Name Meril
Meril is a boy name .
Is Meril a boy or girl name? Meril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,986 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,362. Meril is more commonly used as a boy name.
Meril is currently ranked #37,986 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meril include Mer, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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