Once known as an upscale boy's name, Merrill now suffers from the worldwide fame of Meryl Streep, who gives it a decidedly feminine sound.
Variations
Meryl,
Merrall,
Meril,
Merril
Nicknames
Merry,
Merle
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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