Meriadec
Breton · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Meriadec
Meriadec derives from the Breton elements "mer" (sea) and "adec" (ruler/leader), meaning "sea ruler" or "sea leader." The name is primarily used in Breton culture and has historical significance in Brittany, France, notably borne by Saint Meriadec (Méridec), an early Christian saint venerated in Brittany.
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Etymology
Meriadec derives from the Breton elements "mer" (sea) and "adec" (ruler/leader), meaning "sea ruler" or "sea leader." The name is primarily used in Breton culture and has historical significance in Brittany, France, notably borne by Saint Meriadec (Méridec), an early Christian saint venerated in Brittany.
Meriadec currently ranks #2,967 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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