Merrick vs Ralph

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 #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Ralph mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Merrick and Ralph boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.