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Liham vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Liham Rank #6,616
Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liham or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Liham and Merrick mean?

Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Liham and Merrick boy or girl names?

Liham is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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