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Meruem

meh-ROO-em /məˈruːm/ No associated language

At a glance

In short
Meruem is a rare, distinctive name for boys, known from "Hunter x Hunter." It exudes strength and complexity, making it a unique choice.
U.S. rank 2025
#10,695 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#8,990 in 2022
First recorded
2022

Meaning of Meruem

The name Meruem is a unique and distinctive choice for a baby boy, pronounced as meh-ROO-em (/məˈruːm/). While it does not have a specific linguistic origin, the name has gained recognition through popular culture, particularly from the Japanese manga and anime series "Hunter x Hunter," where Meruem is a prominent character. This association lends the name an air of strength and complexity. Variations of the name include Meru and Meruam. Though rare in the United States, with only 8 occurrences in 2022 ranking at 8971, its rarity adds to its uniqueness, making it a standout choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name.

How to pronounce Meruem

No associated language

Popularity of Meruem in the U.S.

Meruem was the #10,695 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 6 babies. It peaked at #8,990 in 2022. It first appears in the records in 2022.

Bar and line chart: Meruem in the U.S., 2022–2025. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 2022 and 6 in 2025. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,990 in 2022, #10,695 in 2025.
  • Boys named Meruem (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2022–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2022⁠–⁠2025 2 rows
Meruem: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025610,695back (not recorded in 2023–2024)
202288,990new