Merril

Q: Is Merril a boy or girl name?

Merril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #25910, and as a girl name it ranks #69548.

Q: How popular is the name Merril?

Merril is ranked #25910 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #25,910 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Merril is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Merril often also consider Alvey, Garion, Shaon .

Popularity Over Time

#25,910

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,910
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Merrick #1219 Merritt #1898

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie Merrie

Middle Name Ideas

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Merril Charles

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Merril Damian

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Merril Dominic

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Merril Bennett

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Merril Brooks

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Merril Andrew

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Merril Diego

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Merril Angel

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Merril Jayden

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Merril Adriel

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Also a Girl Name

Merril is also used as a girl name, ranked #69548.

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Similar Names

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Evester Boy Anglo-Saxon Alvey Boy Old English aelf + wig Davius Boy Latin Garion Boy Literary/Fantasy Shaon Boy Hebrew via Irish Gaelic Breaker Boy Modern English Bernhardt Boy Old High German

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merril

Is Merril a boy or girl name?

Merril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25910. As a girl name, it is ranked #69548. Merril is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Merril?

Merril is currently ranked #25910 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Merril?

Common nicknames for Merril include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie.

Is Merril a common or rare name?

Merril is an uncommon name, ranked #25910 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merril

Merril is a boy name .

Is Merril a boy or girl name? Merril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,910 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,548. Merril is more commonly used as a boy name.

Merril is currently ranked #25,910 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Merril include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Merril include Merrick, Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.