Merrick vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Gerald mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Merrick and Gerald boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.