Merald
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merald first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 5 babies have been named Merald in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merald is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,047 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,047
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Thai origin
"nickname name (Thai given name)"
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Latin origin
"golden, gilded"
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Ancient Greek origin
"character, virtuous disposition"
#34,158 in US
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About the Name Merald
Merald is a boy name .
Merald is currently ranked #34,047 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merald include Mer, Mera, Meray, Meraie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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