Merrick vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Vaughn more popular?

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Vaughn mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Merrick and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.