Vaughn vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vaughn

Boy #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English 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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Vaughn Rank #1,188

Merrick Rank #1,219

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Vaughn or Merrick more popular?

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Vaughn and Merrick mean?

Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Vaughn and Merrick boy or girl names?

Vaughn is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.