Merry
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Prince, commander
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #10634 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ameer. Shares the meaning 'Prince, commander.'
Similar names: meer, meera, meara, mehr, mehra, meir, meira, mera
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Merry? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Merry, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Merry
What does the name Merry mean?
Merry means “Prince, commander” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Merry?
Merry has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Prince, commander”.
How popular is Merry?
Merry ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Merry most popular?
Merry peaked in 1954 with 355 babies registered that year.
Is Merry a boy or girl name?
Merry is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Merrys in registered births are female.
Is the name Merry rising or falling in popularity?
Merry has fallen 3453 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6654 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Merry been recorded?
Merry appears in birth records across 122 years — from 1898 through 2025.