Merril
MER-il
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
992
Peak Year
#37 in 1920
First Recorded
1910
Style
Vintage, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Merril is a variant of Merrill, which has Old English origins meaning 'bright sea' or 'shining sea.' It can also be a diminutive of Muriel, meaning 'bright.'
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Merril Smith
American politician and former mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts.
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