Foster vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Foster Rank #1,077

Merrick Rank #1,219

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Foster or Merrick more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Foster and Merrick mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Foster and Merrick boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.