Leighton vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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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Leighton Rank #1,040

Merrick Rank #1,219

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Leighton or Merrick more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Merrick mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Leighton and Merrick boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.