Merrick vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Anson Rank #1,396

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Merrick or Anson more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Anson mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Merrick and Anson boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.