Merrill

Q: Is Merrill a boy or girl name?

Merrill is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19684, and as a girl name it ranks #24136.

Q: How popular is the name Merrill?

Merrill is ranked #19684 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl ]

Boy Name #19,684 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Merrill is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Merrill often also consider Blythe, Nora, Rob .

Popularity Over Time

#19,684

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,684
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Merrick #1219 Merritt #1898

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie Merrie

Middle Name Ideas

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Merrill Dominic

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Merrill Angel

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Merrill Bennett

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Merrill Andrew

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Merrill Damian

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Merrill Diego

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Merrill Jayden

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Merrill Adriel

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Merrill Brooks

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Merrill Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Merrill is also used as a girl name, ranked #24136.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrill

Is Merrill a boy or girl name?

Merrill is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19684. As a girl name, it is ranked #24136. Merrill is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Merrill?

Merrill is pronounced m-EHR-uhl.

How popular is the name Merrill?

Merrill is currently ranked #19684 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Merrill?

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

Is Merrill a common or rare name?

Merrill is an uncommon name, ranked #19684 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merrill

Merrill is a boy name .

Is Merrill a boy or girl name? Merrill is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,684 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,136. Merrill is more commonly used as a boy name.

Merrill is currently ranked #19,684 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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