Merrick vs Cru

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 #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cru Rank #1,412

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Merrick or Cru more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Cru mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Merrick and Cru boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.