Merrick vs Bodhe

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 #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Bodhe Rank #18,466

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Is Merrick or Bodhe more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Bodhe mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Bodhe boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Bodhe is primarily a boy name.