Merrick vs Toby

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 #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Toby mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Toby boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.