Merrill Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Merrill Name at a Glance

Name	Merrill
Meaning	Shining sea.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Merrill Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Merrill means “Shining sea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Merrill Name Origin

Our database records Merrill under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Merrill a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Merrill is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Merrill

When considering Merrill for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.