Merrick vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kye mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Kye boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.