Merrick vs Judd

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 #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Jewish

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Judd Rank #1,411

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1411 for Judd.

Is Merrick or Judd more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Judd mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Judd boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.