Crosby vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cros, Crozz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,219
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Merry, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Crosby Rank #1,202
Merrick Rank #1,219

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crosby ___

  • Crosby James
  • Crosby Lee
  • Crosby Thomas
  • Crosby Lane
  • Crosby Reid
  • Crosby Grant

Merrick ___

  • Merrick James
  • Merrick Cole
  • Merrick Lane
  • Merrick Owen
  • Merrick Bowen
  • Merrick Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crosby

Beckett Hadley Sutton Emerson Fletcher

If you choose Merrick

Rowan Griffin Emrys Bronwen Carys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Merrick more popular?

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Merrick mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Crosby and Merrick boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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