Harris vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: 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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Harris Rank #1,322

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Merrick mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Harris and Merrick boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.