Kenny vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Merrick mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Kenny and Merrick boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.