Aiko vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Aiko Rank #10,540

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Is Aiko or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Aiko and Merlin mean?

Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Aiko and Merlin boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.