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Merrick

“Variant of Meurig — from Latin Mauricius (Welsh equivalent of Maurice)” — Welsh, from Latin origin

Boy's name · #1183 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Merrick reached its best rank, #818, in 2018 and ranked #1183 in 2025. Roughly 5,800 boys have been named Merrick since 1905.

Around the world: about 1 in 7,900 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 21 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Merricks

• Merrick Garland — 86th United States Attorney General
• Merrick Posnansky — British archaeologist (1931–2024)
• Merrick McCartha — Actor
• Merrick James-Lewis — British footballer (born 1992)
• Merrick Elderton — cricketer (1884-1939)

In stories & tradition

• Merrick Mayfair — Merrick · Blackwood Farm
• Merrick — The Starchild

What Merricks become

Among 23 notable people named Merrick:

No single standout — notable Merricks spread across many fields.

Similar names: Torin · Merritt · Finnley · Lyric · Cormac · Memphis

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