Duncan vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ 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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Duncan Rank #1,104

Merrick Rank #1,219

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Duncan or Merrick more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Merrick mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Duncan and Merrick boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.