West vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Merrick mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are West and Merrick boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.