Merion vs Shari

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

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Shari

Boy #19,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine law, path to the watering hole"

Origin: Arabic Sharia

Cultural Roots

American South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,249
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Merion Rank #19,441
Shari Rank #19,249

Shari is more popular, ranked #19249 vs #19441 for Merion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merion ___

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

Shari ___

  • Shari Ali
  • Shari Khan
  • Shari Raj
  • Shari James
  • Shari Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merion

Idris Emrys Rhys Caradoc

If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merion or Shari more popular?

Shari is more popular, ranked #19249 compared to Merion at #19441 in the United States.

What do Merion and Shari mean?

Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin). Shari means "divine law, path to the watering hole" (Arabic Sharia origin).

Are Merion and Shari boy or girl names?

Merion is primarily a boy name. Shari is primarily a boy name.

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