Merrick vs Obadiah

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 #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Merrick or Obadiah more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Obadiah mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.