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Merryn

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Pronounced MER-in /ˈmɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A Cornish name, after the saint Merryn (and the village of St Merryn); variously linked to a 'sea' or 'maiden' element; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: After St Merryn; sea: Merryn is Cornish. Crisp, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'MER-in').
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Origin LowCornish
MeaningA Cornish name, after the saint Merryn (and the village of St Merryn); variously linked to a 'sea' or 'maiden' element; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5658 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032025

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

Merryn is a Cornish name, after the saint Merryn (and the village of St Merryn) — variously linked to a 'sea' or 'maiden' element (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'MER-in').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, after-St-Merryn at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Merryn is a Cornish name, after the saint Merryn (and the village of St Merryn) — variously linked to a 'sea' or 'maiden' element — a crisp, lyrical name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MER-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Merryn — routes layered; unisex

Variations

MerrinMerynMerin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merryn mean?

Merryn is a Cornish name after the saint Merryn, variously linked to 'sea' or 'maiden'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Merryn?

It's said MER-in /ˈmɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Merryn a boy or girl name?

Merryn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Merryn?

Merryn is a rare name in the U.S.

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