Merrick vs Torin

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 #1,164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, lord"

Origin: Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Torin Rank #1,164

Torin is more popular, ranked #1164 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Torin more popular?

Torin is more popular, ranked #1164 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Torin mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Torin means "chief, lord" (Gaelic origin).

Are Merrick and Torin boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Torin is primarily a boy name.