Merryn
A girls’ name of Welsh origin, meaning high; exalted; a form of Merin or Meryn.
Merryn by the numbers
In 2025, 34 babies in England and Wales were named Merryn. In the US, 13 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given far more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 17 babies in 2014, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Merryn. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Merlynsea fortress; a form of Merlin15 in the US (2017)
- Merrycheerful, lighthearted14 in the US (2017)
- Merrinfamous ruler; a form of Merrick or Meredith5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Meryn12 in the US (2017)
- Mercycompassion or forgiveness370 in the US (2017)
- Merylblackbird; a form of Merle20 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Merryn
Names that are said the same way as Merryn, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean nobility
Like Merryn, each of these has nobility in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Audreynoble strength4,820 in the US (2017)
- Aaliyahhigh, exalted, of high rank4,167 in the US (2017)
- Allisonnoble natured; a form of Alison4,017 in the US (2017)
- Adelinenoble, nobility3,902 in the US (2017)
- Alicenoble, of noble kind825 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean praise
Like Merryn, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Norahonour, light6,036 in the US (2017)
- Aaliyahhigh, exalted, of high rank4,167 in the US (2017)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
- Judepraised2,153 in England and Wales (2025)
- Augustmajestic, venerable; august one2,295 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Merryn
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