Merrick vs Coast

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 #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Coast Rank #1,143

Coast is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Coast more popular?

Coast is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Coast mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin).

Are Merrick and Coast boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Coast is primarily a boy name.