Meric

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEH-rik /ˈmɛ.rik/Medium

Meaning: Meric is the Turkish name of the river known elsewhere as the Maritsa or Evros, used as a boy's given name. It also stands close to Welsh Meurig, a form of Maurice, from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'. Both routes are live, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Meric names a great Turkish river — and echoes Welsh Meurig, a form of Maurice (said 'MEH-rik'). Two routes, which we note.

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Origin LowTurkish, Welsh

MeaningMeric is the Turkish name of the river known elsewhere as the Maritsa or Evros, used as a boy's given name. It also stands close to Welsh Meurig, a form of Maurice, from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'. Both routes are live, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13506 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meric (Turkish Meriç) is the Turkish name of the long river that runs along the border with Greece and Bulgaria, and river names of this kind have long been given to Turkish children. Separately, the same spelling sits close to Welsh Meurig, a form of Maurice from Latin Maurus. Both routes are live and we note them honestly (said 'MEH-rik').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, riverine, and two-rooted.

Did you know? The Meric is the Turkish name of the river the Greeks call Evros and the Bulgarians Maritsa — one river, three names. Meric also brushes up against Welsh Meurig (Maurice), which we note (said 'MEH-rik').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Meric — Turkish Meriç river; Welsh Meurig / Maurice link

Variations

MeurigMerikMerrick

Nicknames

MerRick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meric mean?

Meric is the Turkish name of a major river; it also stands close to Welsh Meurig, a form of Maurice. Both routes are live, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meric?

It's said MEH-rik /ˈmɛ.rik/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meric a boy or girl name?

Meric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Meric?

Meric is a rare name for boys in the U.S.