Merrick vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

English American French

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Eliot Rank #1,377

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Is Merrick or Eliot more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Eliot mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Merrick and Eliot boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.