Merrick vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Merrick Rank #1,219
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merrick ___

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

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merrick

Rowan Griffin Emrys Bronwen Carys

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merrick or Obadiah more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Obadiah mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merrick and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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