Merril
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Shining Sea.
- Origin
- English
Merril Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 858 baby boys have been named Merril. The name peaked in 1920 with 37 US births that year (rank #1201).
Top States for Merril
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merril births are: Pennsylvania (17), Kentucky (6), Wisconsin (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Merril
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merril's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Merril
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meryl | Myrrh | Female | Arabic |
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Compare Merril to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merril against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).