Philander vs Merril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philander

Boy #25,857 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #25,910 Most Popular

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Philander Rank #25,857

Merril Rank #25,910

Philander is more popular, ranked #25857 vs #25910 for Merril.

Is Philander or Merril more popular?

Philander is more popular, ranked #25857 compared to Merril at #25910 in the United States.

What do Philander and Merril mean?

Philander means "lover of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Philander and Merril boy or girl names?

Philander is primarily a boy name. Merril is primarily a boy name.