Merrick vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Leighton Rank #1,040

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Leighton mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Leighton boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.