Merrick vs Callister

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 #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Callister Rank #43,579

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Merrick or Callister more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Callister mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Callister boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.