Merrick vs Reginald

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 #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Reginald Rank #1,181

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Reginald more popular?

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Reginald mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Merrick and Reginald boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.