Merrick vs Emrys

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 #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Emrys Rank #1,144

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Emrys more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Emrys mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Merrick and Emrys boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.