Davion vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

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

Davion Rank #1,240
Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1240 for Davion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davion or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Davion at #1240 in the United States.

What do Davion and Merrick mean?

Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Davion and Merrick boy or girl names?

Davion is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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