Lucius vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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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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Lucius Rank #1,390

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Lucius or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Merrick mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Lucius and Merrick boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.