Reginald vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reginald

Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish 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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Reginald Rank #1,181

Merrick Rank #1,219

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Reginald or Merrick more popular?

Reginald is more popular, ranked #1181 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Reginald and Merrick mean?

Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Reginald and Merrick boy or girl names?

Reginald is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.