Percy vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Percy Rank #1,256

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Merrick mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Percy and Merrick boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.