Merrick vs Ulysses

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 #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1291 for Ulysses.

Is Merrick or Ulysses more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Ulysses at #1291 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Ulysses mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Merrick and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.