Caius vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caius

Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman British European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,063
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Caius Rank #1,063
Merrick Rank #1,219

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caius or Merrick more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Caius and Merrick mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Caius and Merrick boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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