Obadiah vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Obadiah or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Merrick mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Obadiah and Merrick boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.