Merry

At a Glance: Name: Merry – Meaning: joyful or cheerful, from the adjective 'merry' – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: MER-ee

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Merry comes straight from the English word itself, meaning joyful or cheerful — there's no hidden layer to dig for here. It's pronounced MER-ee, and it works as a name for a child of any gender. If you want a name that says exactly what it sounds like it says, this is about as direct as it gets.

Meaning & Origin of Merry

Meaning: Joyful or cheerful, from the adjective 'merry'.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Merry

Phonetic: MER-ee   IPA: /ˈmɛri/

Popularity of Merry

Merry peaked in 1948, when 307 babies were given the name and it ranked #456 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen all the way to #7117, with just 16 babies recorded — a name the Social Security Administration has tracked since 1898 but one that's now rarely used.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Merry mean?

Joyful or cheerful, from the adjective ‘merry’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Merry)

How do you pronounce Merry?

Merry is pronounced MER-ee (IPA: /ˈmɛri/).

Is Merry a popular name right now?

Merry peaked at #456 in 1948 and is ranked #7117 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)

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