Merrick vs Kaleo

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 #1,103 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the sound"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Polynesian American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kaleo Rank #1,103

Kaleo is more popular, ranked #1103 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Kaleo more popular?

Kaleo is more popular, ranked #1103 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kaleo mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kaleo means "the sound" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Merrick and Kaleo boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kaleo is primarily a boy name.