Merrick vs Carl

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 #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Carl mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Merrick and Carl boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.