Anson vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Anson Rank #1,396

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Merrick mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Anson and Merrick boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.