Wren vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

✓ 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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Wren Rank #1,027

Merrick Rank #1,219

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Wren or Merrick more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Wren and Merrick mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Wren and Merrick boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.