Merrick vs Harris

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 #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Harris Rank #1,322

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Merrick or Harris more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Harris mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Merrick and Harris boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.