Merrick vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Rafe Rank #1,311

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Merrick or Rafe more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Rafe mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Merrick and Rafe boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.