Flavel vs Merion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merion

Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,441
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Mer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flavel Rank #19,445
Merion Rank #19,441

Merion is more popular, ranked #19441 vs #19445 for Flavel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flavel ___

  • Flavel John
  • Flavel Thomas
  • Flavel Edward
  • Flavel Henry
  • Flavel George
  • Flavel Richard

Merion ___

  • Merion James
  • Merion Owen
  • Merion David
  • Merion Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flavel

Flavius Cornelius Caspian Percival Sylvester

If you choose Merion

Idris Emrys Rhys Caradoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flavel or Merion more popular?

Merion is more popular, ranked #19441 compared to Flavel at #19445 in the United States.

What do Flavel and Merion mean?

Flavel means "yellow-haired, golden" (Latin origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Flavel and Merion boy or girl names?

Flavel is primarily a boy name. Merion is primarily a boy name.

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