Merrick vs Kellen

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 #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kellen mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Merrick and Kellen boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.