Lenny vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,370
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

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

Lenny Rank #1,370
Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1370 for Lenny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenny ___

  • Lenny James
  • Lenny Ray
  • Lenny Bruce
  • Lenny Dean
  • Lenny Clark
  • Lenny Cole

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 Lenny

Frankie Benny Gus Millie Ruthie

If you choose Merrick

Rowan Griffin Emrys Bronwen Carys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenny or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Lenny at #1370 in the United States.

What do Lenny and Merrick mean?

Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Lenny and Merrick boy or girl names?

Lenny is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.

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