Merril
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merril first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 55 babies have been named Merril in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merril is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,548 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,548
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Merril is also used as a boy name, ranked #25910.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merril
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About the Name Merril
Merril is a girl name .
Is Merril a boy or girl name? Merril is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,548 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,910. Merril is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merril is currently ranked #69,548 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merril include Mer, Merr, Merry, Merrie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merril include Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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