Merrick vs Yichen

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 #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Yichen Rank #3,807

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Merrick or Yichen more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Yichen mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Merrick and Yichen boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.