Merrick vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Elmer mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Elmer boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.