Merrick vs Kody

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 #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kody mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Kody boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.