Merrick vs Cullen

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 #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cullen Rank #1,131

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Cullen more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Cullen mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Cullen boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.