Merrick vs Wren

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 #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Wren Rank #1,027

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Wren mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Wren boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.