Merek
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning famous ruler; a form of Merrick.
Merek by the numbers
Merek was given to 10 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 27 babies in 2014, making it a 2010s name.
Other names that come from Merrick
Like Merek, each of these traces back to Merrick: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Merek. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Merek
Names that are said the same way as Merek, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Merek, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
- Reaganlittle king3,211 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Merek, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Merek
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