Merrick vs Lazarus

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 #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English Greek

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Lazarus Rank #1,337

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Is Merrick or Lazarus more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Lazarus mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.