Merrick vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Merrick Rank #1,219
Berg Rank #21,697

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merrick or Berg more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Berg mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Merrick and Berg boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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