Merrick vs Kendrix

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 #1,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal power, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

American African-American English

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kendrix Rank #1,329

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1329 for Kendrix.

Is Merrick or Kendrix more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Kendrix at #1329 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kendrix mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kendrix means "royal power, royal ruler" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Merrick and Kendrix boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kendrix is primarily a boy name.