Merrick vs Macklin

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 #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Macklin Rank #1,160

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Macklin more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Macklin mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin).

Are Merrick and Macklin boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Macklin is primarily a boy name.