Merril is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old German personal name 'Merihild', which is composed of the elements 'meri' meaning 'famous' and 'hild' meaning 'battle'. Merril was more prevalent during the Middle Ages, but it has since become quite rare, contributing to its unique charm today.
The name Merril saw its peak popularity between 1942 and 1950, with a high of 12 births in 1950. However, it consistently ranked below other names during these years.