Merrick vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Merrick or Gilbert more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Gilbert mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Merrick and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.