Merrick

At a Glance: Name: Merrick – Meaning: dark-skinned or Moorish, from Latin Maurus ('a Moor') — not related to 'sea' or 'ruler' – Origin: Welsh (anglicized form of Meurig, itself from Latin Mauricius) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MER-ik

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Merrick (MER-ik) is a boy's name that began as the Welsh Meurig, itself from the Latin Mauricius. It comes from the Latin Maurus, 'a Moor,' and means dark-skinned or Moorish. It isn't related to 'sea' or 'ruler.' The feel is free-spirited and boho, with a bold, worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired streak.

Meaning & Origin of Merrick

Meaning: Dark-skinned or moorish, from latin maurus ('a moor') — not related to 'sea' or 'ruler'.

Origin: Welsh (anglicized form of Meurig, itself from Latin Mauricius).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Merrick

Phonetic: MER-ik   IPA: /ˈmɛrɪk/

Popularity of Merrick

Merrick peaked at #818 in 2018, when 274 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1219, with 165 babies, roughly 400 spots down from its high.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1905–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Merrick mean?

Dark-skinned or moorish, from latin maurus (‘a moor’) — not related to ‘sea’ or ‘ruler’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Merrick)

How do you pronounce Merrick?

Merrick is pronounced MER-ik (IPA: /ˈmɛrɪk/).

Is Merrick a popular name right now?

Merrick peaked at #818 in 2018 and is ranked #1219 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1905–2024.)

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