Perseus vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

✓ 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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Perseus Rank #1,293

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Merrick mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Perseus and Merrick boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.