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Meryn

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Pronounced MER-in /ˈmɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Merryn/Merrin — a Cornish saint's name of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'of the sea' or 'joy'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the sea; joy: Meryn spells Merryn. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowCornish, Welsh
MeaningA spelling of Merryn/Merrin — a Cornish saint's name of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'of the sea' or 'joy'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8690 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 262

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019812025

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

Meryn is a spelling of Merryn/Merrin — a Cornish saint's name of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'of the sea' or 'joy'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'MER-in').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, of-the-sea at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Meryn is a spelling of Merryn — a Cornish saint's name variously linked to 'of the sea' or 'joy' — used for both sexes, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MER-in').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Merryn — Cornish; unisex; routes layered

Variations

MerrynMerrinMeryn

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If you like Meryn…

Merryn— the standard spelling
Merrin— a kin spelling
Meredith— a sound-adjacent Celtic girls' name
Wren— a companion short nature-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meryn mean?

Meryn spells Merryn — a Cornish saint's name variously linked to 'of the sea' or 'joy'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Meryn?

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

Is Meryn a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Meryn?

Meryn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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