Ilan vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilan

Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French

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Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Ilan Rank #1,450

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Is Ilan or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Merrick mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Ilan and Merrick boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.