Emrys vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

✓ 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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Emrys Rank #1,144

Merrick Rank #1,219

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Emrys or Merrick more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Merrick mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Emrys and Merrick boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.