Perry vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh 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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Perry Rank #1,243

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Merrick mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Perry and Merrick boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.