Jai vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

✓ 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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Jai Rank #1,308

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1308 for Jai.

Is Jai or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Merrick mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Jai and Merrick boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.