Merrick vs Mael

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 #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Mael mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Merrick and Mael boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.