Merrick vs Jeffery

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 #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Is Merrick or Jeffery more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Jeffery mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Merrick and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.