Merric

Meaning of Merric

Merric is a masculine given name of Anglo-Welsh provenance, understood as a variant of Merrick and ultimately traceable to the Welsh Meurig, the indigenous form of the Latin Mauritius, which in late antiquity denoted “dark-skinned” or “Moorish.” Rendered MER-ik (/ˈmɛrɪk/) in contemporary English, the name’s concise two-syllable construction imparts an understated dignity aligned with its classical lineage. Though it has never achieved widespread popularity, Merric has exhibited a modest yet remarkably steady presence in the United States, with annual occurrences ranging from six to seventeen and Social Security Administration rankings fluctuating between 841 and 935 from 2004 through 2022. This consistency indicates a preference among parents for a name that combines historical resonance with distinct individuality. In Anglo-American cultural contexts, Merric evokes associations of measured authority and steadfast character, qualities that resonate with scholarly and administrative traditions. As such, it appeals to those who seek a name imbued with heritage, cool elegance, and a quietly authoritative bearing.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as MER-ik (/ˈmɛrɪk/)

• Merrick
• Merrik