The baby name Merrell is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrəl/ (MERR-əl).
Merrell is French in Origin.
The baby name Merrell is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrəl/ (MERR-əl).
Merrell is French in Origin.
Merrell is an English surname turned given name, pronounced MER-əl. It likely blends two etymological streams. One traces to the medieval female name Meriel/Muriel, from Gaelic elements muir “sea” + geal “bright,” yielding the meaning “sea-bright.” The other reflects a topographic surname from Old English mere “lake, pool” + hyll “hill,” interpreted as “hill by the lake.” As with many surnames adopted as first names, Merrell developed multiple spellings in parish records, settling into the modern double‑r, double‑l form.
In Britain the surname appears from the 13th century; as a given name it gained currency in North America in the late 1800s, used largely for boys and peaking in the early 20th century. Modern usage is quietly unisex through association with Meriel/Meryl. Related forms include Merrill, Merill, Meryl, Meriel, Muriel, and Merle; short forms include Merry and Mer.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2015 | #880 | 6 | 7,337 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Merrell is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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