Merrick vs Kole

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 #1,201 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Kole Rank #1,201

Kole is more popular, ranked #1201 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Kole more popular?

Kole is more popular, ranked #1201 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kole mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Merrick and Kole boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kole is primarily a boy name.