Merrick vs Kacey

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 #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kacey Rank #1,045

Kacey is more popular, ranked #1045 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Kacey more popular?

Kacey is more popular, ranked #1045 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kacey mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Kacey boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.