Merrick vs Aven

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 #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

American English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Aven Rank #1,157

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Aven more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Aven mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are Merrick and Aven boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.