Carl vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

✓ 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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Carl Rank #1,035

Merrick Rank #1,219

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Carl or Merrick more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Carl and Merrick mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Carl and Merrick boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.