Lazarus vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English Greek

✓ 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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Lazarus Rank #1,337

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Is Lazarus or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Merrick mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Lazarus and Merrick boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.