Merrick vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Darien Rank #1,254

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Merrick or Darien more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Darien mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Merrick and Darien boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.