Merrick vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Bailey Rank #1,270

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Merrick or Bailey more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Bailey mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Merrick and Bailey boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.