Merriam
MER-ee-um
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
346
Peak Year
#16 in 1922
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname derived from the given name Mary, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'bitter', 'wished-for child', or 'rebellious'. It is also a place name.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Merriam Webster
American company known for its dictionaries and reference works.
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