Adolf vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Merlin mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Adolf and Merlin boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.