Merrick vs Billy

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 #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Billy mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Merrick and Billy boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.