Merrick vs Mayson

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 #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Mayson Rank #1,331

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1331 for Mayson.

Is Merrick or Mayson more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Mayson at #1331 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Mayson mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Merrick and Mayson boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.