Gray vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ 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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Gray Rank #1,342

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Merrick mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Gray and Merrick boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.