Kasey vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kasey

Boy #1,165 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,165
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kase

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

Kasey Rank #1,165
Merrick Rank #1,219

Kasey is more popular, ranked #1165 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasey ___

  • Kasey James
  • Kasey Michael
  • Kasey Lee
  • Kasey Ray
  • Kasey Allen
  • Kasey Dean

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 Kasey

Brady Riley Kelsey Teagan Finn

If you choose Merrick

Rowan Griffin Emrys Bronwen Carys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasey or Merrick more popular?

Kasey is more popular, ranked #1165 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Kasey and Merrick mean?

Kasey means "brave in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Kasey and Merrick boy or girl names?

Kasey is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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