Merrick vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Cory mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Cory boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.