Jeffery vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American 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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Jeffery Rank #1,306

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Jeffery or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Merrick mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Jeffery and Merrick boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.