Merrick vs Zack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Zack

Boy #1,388 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,388
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Merrick Rank #1,219
Zack Rank #1,388

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1388 for Zack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merrick or Zack more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Zack at #1388 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Zack mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Zack means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Zack boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Zack is primarily a boy name.

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