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Meric
UnisexMeaning of Meric: German: 'ruler of the sea'
Meric is a unisex name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12108th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#12108
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
176
First recorded 1995 · peak 2018
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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Arabic & Persian · 3 syllables
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Irish · 1 syllable
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