Berlin vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Boy #4,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Berlin (swampy area)"

Origin: Old Slavic berl

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Berlin Rank #4,271

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #4271 for Berlin.

Is Berlin or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Berlin at #4271 in the United States.

What do Berlin and Marlin mean?

Berlin means "from Berlin (swampy area)" (Old Slavic berl origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Berlin and Marlin boy or girl names?

Berlin is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.