What Does The Name Merrick Mean?
Merrick is the name which befits a boy. Though it is an English name, it is a Welsh variant of the popular name “Maurice.” Maurice in turn was derived from the Roman name “Mauricius.” Saint Maurice is the patron saint of infantry soldier. A Christian Roman soldier from Egypt, he was massacred to death with his friends by emperor Maximian for refusing to worship Roman gods. It is an extremely rare first name and a hugely popular surname. Name analysts perceive the name Merrick with dignity and self-confidence. Lynn Merrick is an American actress known for her hit movie Ragtime Cowboy Joe (1940). David Merrick was a legendary producer known for his incredible publicity stunts for his Broadway shows.
