Merrick vs Tylan

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 #1,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, one who tiles"

Origin: Old French via Tyler

American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Tylan Rank #1,102

Tylan is more popular, ranked #1102 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Tylan more popular?

Tylan is more popular, ranked #1102 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Tylan mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Tylan means "tile maker, one who tiles" (Old French via Tyler origin).

Are Merrick and Tylan boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Tylan is primarily a boy name.