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Merrick

MER-ik

Popularity

#7116

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

6,117

Peak Year

#296 in 2017

First Recorded

1905

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Welsh name meaning 'power' or 'ruler'. It's a variant of Meurig.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Joseph Merrick

    The 'Elephant Man', known for severe deformities.

  • David Merrick

    American theatrical producer, known for Broadway hits.

Nicknames

MerRick

Spelling Variations

MeurigMeyrick

Similar Names

PatrickGarrettEamonBroderick

Personality Traits

intelligentdeterminedcharismaticleader

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