Merrick vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Perseus Rank #1,293

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Merrick or Perseus more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Perseus mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Merrick and Perseus boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.