Fox vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

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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Fox Rank #1,113

Merrick Rank #1,219

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Fox or Merrick more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Fox and Merrick mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Fox and Merrick boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.