Bitter or unhappy
Merary is a variant spelling of Merari, a name found in the Old Testament. In the biblical context, it was the name of a son of Levi and the founder of the Merarite clan. While its etymological root suggests bitterness, it is often chosen today for its unique biblical heritage and melodic sound.
Less common today
Merary isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,507 in 2008.
A son of Levi in the Hebrew Bible
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
