Merrick vs Koah

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 #1,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine might"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Koah Rank #1,080

Koah is more popular, ranked #1080 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Koah more popular?

Koah is more popular, ranked #1080 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Koah mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Koah means "divine might" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Koah boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Koah is primarily a boy name.