Elmer vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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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Elmer Rank #1,169

Merrick Rank #1,219

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Elmer or Merrick more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Merrick mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Elmer and Merrick boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.