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Merick

♂ Boy

Pronounced MER-ik /ˈmɛr.ɪk/Medium

Meaning: A form of the surname Merrick (Welsh Meurig), itself a Welsh form of Maurice, from the Latin for 'dark-skinned; Moorish.' As a first name the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Merrick: Merick echoes Maurice, 'dark-skinned; Moorish' (said 'MER-ik'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA form of the surname Merrick (Welsh Meurig), itself a Welsh form of Maurice, from the Latin for 'dark-skinned; Moorish.' As a first name the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2021)#11665 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 183

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

Merick is a form of Merrick/Meyrick (Welsh Meurig), linked to Maurice ('dark-skinned; Moorish'). As spelled the route is uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'MER-ik').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Merick echoes the Welsh Merrick (Meurig), a form of Maurice, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'; as a first name its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MER-ik').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Merick — form of Merrick/Meyrick (Welsh Meurig), echoing Maurice 'Moorish'; uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merick mean?

Merick is a form of Merrick/Meyrick (Welsh Meurig), echoing Maurice, 'dark-skinned; Moorish.'

How do you pronounce Merick?

It's said MER-ik /ˈmɛr.ɪk/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Merick a boy or girl name?

Merick is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Merick?

Merick is extremely rare in the U.S.