Gordon vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish 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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Gordon Rank #1,090

Merrick Rank #1,219

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Gordon or Merrick more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Merrick mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Gordon and Merrick boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.