Merrick vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Gray Rank #1,342

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Merrick or Gray more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Gray mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Gray boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.