Merrick vs Cedar

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 #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Cedar mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Merrick and Cedar boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.