Mael vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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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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Mael Rank #1,060

Merrick Rank #1,219

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Mael or Merrick more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Mael and Merrick mean?

Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Mael and Merrick boy or girl names?

Mael is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.