Merrick vs Davion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Merrick Rank #1,219
Davion Rank #1,240

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1240 for Davion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merrick or Davion more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Davion at #1240 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Davion mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin).

Are Merrick and Davion boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Davion is primarily a boy name.

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