Merrick vs Fox

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 #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Fox mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Fox boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.