Merrick vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Genesis Rank #1,149

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Genesis mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Merrick and Genesis boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.