Merrick vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Perry Rank #1,243

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Merrick or Perry more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Perry mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Merrick and Perry boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.