Merrick is a regal name for boys that comes from the Welsh Meurig. It has ancient Roman traditions, however, going back to the popular names Mauritius and Maurus. Currently, Merrick is a top 1,100 name at rank 1,072.
Meaning of the name Merrick:
English: fame, power
Welsh: fame, power
Origin of the name Merrick:
Merrick began as a surname in England. It was a variation of the Welsh Meurig. Meurig was a given name that was a variation of Maurice, popularized by Welsh kings. Maurice specifically was a play on Roman Mauritius, a nickname for Maurus.
Symbolism of the name Merrick:
The baby name Merrick means “fame” or “power.” It dates back to the ancient Roman name Maurus and Maurice, giving it the same meaning. The name has a suitable meaning as many kings held it and the Welsh Meurig.
Style of the name Merrick:
Traditional
Gender of the name Merrick:
Merrick is a formal name for boys.
Pronunciation of the name Merrick:
MEHR-ik
Number of syllables in the name Merrick:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Merrick:
Merrick is an upper-class and powerful name. It is formal and serious.
Alternative spellings for the name Merrick:
- Merick
- Merrik
- Merik
- Meyrick
- Meyrik
Nicknames for the name Merrick:
Popularity of the name Merrick:
Merrick was not on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index in 2021. It did come close, however. As of this year, it is a top 1,100 option at rank 1,072.
Related names for the name Merrick:
Great middle names for Merrick and their meanings:
- Turner (maker of inventions)
- Jensen (son of Jan, God is gracious)
- Soren (severe)
- Roscoe (doe wood, deer forest)
- Graham (grey home, gravel homestead)
- Burgess (the Burgess people)
Famous people with the name Merrick:
Merricks in popular culture:
- Merrick (character from “Merrick”)