Merrill
MEH-ril
Popularity
#12975
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
15,043
Peak Year
#321 in 1926
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Merrill is an English and French name derived from a surname meaning "famous" or "renowned hill."
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Merrill Osmond
American singer and musician
Merrill Lynch
American investment bank and wealth management division
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