Merrick vs Duncan

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 #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Duncan Rank #1,104

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Duncan more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Duncan mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Duncan boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.