Merrick vs Caius

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 #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Roman British European American

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Caius Rank #1,063

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Caius more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Caius mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Merrick and Caius boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Caius is primarily a boy name.