Aven vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

American English

✓ 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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Aven Rank #1,157

Merrick Rank #1,219

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Aven or Merrick more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Aven and Merrick mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Aven and Merrick boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.