Merrick vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Benton Rank #1,310

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Merrick or Benton more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Benton mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Benton boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.