Merrick vs Haiden

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 #1,333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the heath"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Haiden Rank #1,333

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1333 for Haiden.

Is Merrick or Haiden more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Haiden at #1333 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Haiden mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Haiden means "from the heath" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Haiden boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Haiden is primarily a boy name.