Merrick vs Jai

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 #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Jai Rank #1,308

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1308 for Jai.

Is Merrick or Jai more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Jai mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Merrick and Jai boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.