Merrick vs Amani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili Arabic East African American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Amani Rank #1,276

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1276 for Amani.

Is Merrick or Amani more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Amani mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin).

Are Merrick and Amani boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a boy name.