Merrick vs Kolsen

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 #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kolsen Rank #1,269

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Is Merrick or Kolsen more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kolsen mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Merrick and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.