Darien vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

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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Darien Rank #1,254

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Darien or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Merrick mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Darien and Merrick boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.